Obstetrics Nuchal translucency 3 Nov 201730 Nov 2020 The nuchal translucency (NT) measurement is an integral part of the first-trimester screening for fetal anomalies. The following prerequisites are important for a proper measurement: Operator with specialized training and…
Gynecology Infectious non-puerperal mastitis 28 Oct 201730 Nov 2020 Infectious mastitis (periareolar abscess) is the most common form of non-puerperal abscesses and it is recommended that a suction/drainage needle for abscesses under 5 cm, involving antibiotic therapy. For abscesses over…
Obstetrics Double outlet right ventricle 22 Oct 201730 Nov 2020 There are four types of ventriculo-arterial connection: (1) concordant, (2) discordant, (3) double-outlet and (4) single-outlet. Double-outlet is when more than 50% of each great artery is connected to the same…
Obstetrics Fetal premature atrial contractions 20 Oct 201730 Nov 2020 Premature atrial contractions (PACs) are the most common cause of referral for fetal arrhythmia. They are due to atrial ectopic beats and are seen most commonly in the late second…
Obstetrics Interrupted inferior vena cava 16 Oct 201730 Nov 2020 The interrupted inferior vena cava (IVC) with azygos continuation to the superior vena cava (SVC) arises from a failure to form the right subcardinal–hepatic anastomosis, resulting in absence of the…
Obstetrics Choroid plexus cyst 13 Oct 201730 Nov 2020 In the second trimester choroid plexus cysts are found in 1–3% of normal fetuses and in 30–50% of trisomy 18 fetuses (Dagklis T. et al., 2008). The presence of choroid…
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