Prenatal sonographic diagnosis of limb body wall complex: A rare lethal fetal anomaly

Akinmoladun, J A; Bello, Oluwasomidoyin Olukemi

doi:10.4103/smj.smj_51_18

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“…Type III pertains to defects located below the umbilicus, while the chest wall remains intact. This article primarily concentrates on thoracoschisis and gastroschisis, which aligns with the research conducted by Akinmoladun et al [ 17 ].…”

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Analysis of characteristic features in ultrasound diagnosis of fetal limb body wall complex during 11-13⁺⁶ weeks

Ye¹,

Li²,

L³

2023

World J Clin Cases

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BACKGROUND Limb body wall complex (LBWC) is a fatal malformation characterized by major defects in the fetal abdominal or thoracic wall, visceral herniation, significant scoliosis or spina bifida, limb deformities, craniofacial deformities, and umbilical cord abnormalities (short or absent umbilical cord). Early diagnosis of this condition is of great clinical significance for clinical intervention and pregnancy decision-making. With the rapid development of fetal ultrasound medicine, early pregnancy (11-13 +6 wk) standardized prenatal ultrasound examinations have been widely promoted and applied. AIM To explore the value of prenatal ultrasound in the diagnosis of fetal LBWC syndrome during early pregnancy. METHODS The ultrasonographic data and follow-up results of 18 cases of fetal LBWC diagnosed by prenatal ultrasound during early pregnancy (11-13 +6 wk) were retrospectively analyzed, and their ultrasonographic characteristics were analyzed. RESULTS Among the 18 fetuses with limb wall abnormalities, there were spinal dysplasia (18/18, 100%), varying degrees of thoracoschisis and gastroschisis (18/18, 100%), limb dysplasia in 6 cases (6/18, 33%), craniocerebral malformations in 4 cases (4/18, 22%), thickening of the transparent layer of the neck in 5 cases (5/18, 28%), and umbilical cord abnormalities in 18 cases (18/18, 100%), single umbilical artery in 5 cases. CONCLUSION Prenatal ultrasound in early pregnancy can detect LBWC as early as possible, and correct prenatal evaluation provides important guidance value for pregnancy decision-making and early intervention.

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Analysis of characteristic features in ultrasound diagnosis of fetal limb body wall complex during 11-13⁺⁶ weeks

Ye¹,

Li²,

L³

2023

World J Clin Cases

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Decoding the dilemma of antenatal ventral body wall defects: A case report and literature review

Gupta,

Pal,

Prakash

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We are presenting the case of a rare fetal polymalformative syndrome known as the limb body wall complex (LBWC) and its antenatal diagnosis. The level II Anomaly ultrasound of a primigravida female detected exencephaly, thoracoabdominoschisis, club foot, kyphoscoliosis, fetoplacental adherence, and a deficient umbilical cord, classically described in LBWC. It is imperative for radiologists to be familiar with this rare fatal entity of sporadic occurrence and to differentiate it from other non-lethal counterparts for appropriate maternal counseling and timely termination of pregnancy.

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Prenatal sonographic diagnosis of limb body wall complex: A rare lethal fetal anomaly

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Analysis of characteristic features in ultrasound diagnosis of fetal limb body wall complex during 11-13⁺⁶ weeks

Analysis of characteristic features in ultrasound diagnosis of fetal limb body wall complex during 11-13⁺⁶ weeks

Decoding the dilemma of antenatal ventral body wall defects: A case report and literature review

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Prenatal sonographic diagnosis of limb body wall complex: A rare lethal fetal anomaly

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Analysis of characteristic features in ultrasound diagnosis of fetal limb body wall complex during 11-13+6 weeks

Analysis of characteristic features in ultrasound diagnosis of fetal limb body wall complex during 11-13+6 weeks

Decoding the dilemma of antenatal ventral body wall defects: A case report and literature review

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Analysis of characteristic features in ultrasound diagnosis of fetal limb body wall complex during 11-13⁺⁶ weeks

Analysis of characteristic features in ultrasound diagnosis of fetal limb body wall complex during 11-13⁺⁶ weeks