Ultrasound for Early Detection of Down Syndrome
>> Oct 21, 2014
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Based on the research results,
it is known that the examination of
the development of the fetal nasal bone in the
middle half of pregnancy may help doctors
to identify the
possibility of the baby having
Down syndrome. Currently, the most effective way to find out is by amniocentesis, where a doctor will
take a sample of amniotic fluid. Unfortunately, this
test may cause a risk of miscarriage.
According to a 2003 study on ultrasound were written in Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, stated that the nasal bone grows less than perfect present in 61.8% of fetuses with Down syndrome abnormalities. And 21% of normal fetuses had a normal nasal bone development. This suggests that the nasal bones are not perfectly evolved associated with a high risk of Down syndrome.
Experts estimate that combining imperfect growth of the nasal bone and other test method can enhance the ability to detect any abnormalities of Down syndrome in the fetus by more than 90% accuracy, so it is likely that risky amniocentesis method can be minimized.
According to a 2003 study on ultrasound were written in Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, stated that the nasal bone grows less than perfect present in 61.8% of fetuses with Down syndrome abnormalities. And 21% of normal fetuses had a normal nasal bone development. This suggests that the nasal bones are not perfectly evolved associated with a high risk of Down syndrome.
Experts estimate that combining imperfect growth of the nasal bone and other test method can enhance the ability to detect any abnormalities of Down syndrome in the fetus by more than 90% accuracy, so it is likely that risky amniocentesis method can be minimized.
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This is a wonderful breakthrough!
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