EP17.34: Assessment of basic parameters of heart rate in intrauterine infection

Abstract

Two fetuses with associated anomalies proved to be aneuploidic(25%). 2 pregnancies (one with a polymalformed fetus and another one with Down's syndrome) were terminated by abortion. The pregnancy with SUA and Potter syndrome developed anamnios and finished at 31 weeks, followed by neonatal death. The other fetuses with SUA were born at term, with normal karyotype. The anomalies described by US were confirmed after birth. Postpartum we found one case of imperforate anus and one case of bicuspid aortic valve, missed at the US screening. Conclusions: The single umbilical artery is an important finding during morphological ultrasound exam. If it is associated with other US anomalies, the fetal karyotype is mandatory, the risk of fetal aneuploidy being increased. The newborn must be carefully studied, in order to diagnose other anatomical anomalies missed at the prenatal evaluation.