Ultrasound imaging of the fetal secondary palate: methodological description of a two dimensional approach, and a case series.

Conclusionsthe SHPI, representing the normally developed secondary bony palate, can be imaged in the fetus by direct 2D ultrasound as early as 14 weeks. A gap within, or non ‐visualization of the SHPI is highly suggestive for a secondary palate cleft.

Source: Prenatal Diagnosis - November 7, 2018 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Michael Brusilov, Igal Wolman, Eran Ashwal, Gustavo Malinger, Roee Birnbaum Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research