Tricks for Obtaining a Nuchal Translucency Measurement on the Fetus in a Difficult Position

Sonographic Examination of the Fetal Vermis

“…The brain midline is a very narrow target, and we find that applying 3‐dimensional sonography with volume contrast imaging in the C plane allows us to obtain it with consistent accuracy and minimal added examination time. We offer this approach as an added tool in the imaging armamentarium, as other authors have suggested useful clinical techniques for overcoming common scanning hurdles 14 …”

Comparative Analysis of Two- Versus Three-Dimensional Sonography for Nuchal Translucency Measurement

“…Several scanning tips have been proposed to help the sonographer or the physician improve the NT measurement rate, but the rate is not 100%. 15 Transabdominal sonographic examination with two-dimensional (2D) ultrasound has been the mainstay to measure fetal NT. Since the introduction of three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound over a decade ago, several studies have assessed the correlation between 3D ultrasound and the traditional 2D ultrasound.…”

A Tribute to Beryl Benacerraf, Editor-in-Chief of theJournal of Ultrasound in Medicine, 2001-2010

“…One of Beryl's original lines of investigation was the discovery of an association between increased nuchal thickening and the risk for trisomy 21; this led to a systematic examination of anatomic markers that predict aneuploidy, what we now call the "genetic sonogram." [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] During her career, she has made substantial contributions to the prenatal diagnosis of congenital anomalies that resulted in a large number of pioneering contributions. Beryl shared her knowledge and experience in the book Ultrasound of Fetal Syndromes (now in its second edition and a medical bestseller).…”