by Hira Ahsan | Aug 16, 2019 | Placenta
Placenta | Amniotic band syndrome (ABS) Amniotic bands are caused by damage to one of the membrane layers of the placenta called the amnion. Damage to the amnion may produce fibre-like bands, which can trap or constrict parts of the developing baby. They can cause a...
by Hira Ahsan | Aug 16, 2019 | Gastrointestinal Tract
Gastrointestinal Tract | Abdominal wall defect - Omphalocele Omphalocele is a rare defect of the abdominal wall whereby the baby’s bowel, liver and abdominal organs are contained in a sac that protrudes outside the abdomen. Babies can be carried to full term and their...
by Hira Ahsan | Aug 16, 2019 | Gastrointestinal Tract
Gastrointestinal Tract | Abdominal wall defect - Gastroschisis In babies with gastroschisis, the abdominal wall does not form completely, allowing the bowel (intestines) to pass outside of the fetal abdomen. Regular ultrasounds during pregnancy are needed to monitor...
by Hira Ahsan | Aug 16, 2019 | Gastrointestinal Tract
Gastrointestinal Tract | Duodenal or intestinal atresia Duodenal and intestinal atresias are fetal bowel obstructions. They can occur at any point along the gastrointestinal tract (bowel). Whether or not the obstruction is a serious threat to the health of the fetus...
by Hira Ahsan | Aug 15, 2019 | Head and Neck
Head & Neck | Fetal neck masses Abnormalities of the fetal neck are uncommon and may be serious. The most important abnormalities are cystic hygromas, neck neural tube defects (occipital encephalocele, cervical meningomyelocele) and neck tumors (cervical teratomas)....
