Question

can you please( Identify 1 sonographically identifiable pathology in 1st trimester pregnancy and Describe it sonographically, and provide an after birth prognosis (incompatible with life, long term health consequences, or fixable without long term consequences).

Answer 1

Sonographically identifiable pathology in 1st trimester:

Early ultrasound scan can detect major chromosomal abnormalities such as Down's syndrome as early as 10 -12 weeks of gestation.

Sonographical observations:

In the ultrasound scan , there is darkened line around the neck which is due to thickened skin around the areas of neck which is observed between 10 and 14 weeks.

After birth prognosis :

Down's syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by an extra chromosome in 21st pair of chromosome. This extra chromosome results in physical and developmental changes. Usually seen 1 in every 700 babies.

The average lifespan of baby with Down's syndrome is 60 years. Earlier, the lifespan was 25 years . The increased lifespan is because of training and institutionalizing people with Down's syndrome.

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