Gulfcoast: Genetic Screening in the First & Second Trimester
Gulfcoast: Genetic Screening in the First & Second Trimester
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Topics
- Reason for Ultrasound Genetic Screening
- Components of a Genetic Screening Sonogram
- Components of a Genetic Screening Sonogram
- Nuchal Translucency Screen
- Targeted vs Standard Ultrasound Scan (AIUM guidelines)
- Major and Minor Markers to Identify
- Features of Downs Syndrome, Edwards Syndrome, Patau Syndrome, Turner’s Syndrome
- Features of Triploidy
- Abnormal Cases: Cystic hygroma, CPC, ventriculomegaly, brachycephaly, neural tube defects, cardiac defects, limb defects, omphalocele, renal abnormalities, duodenal atresia, trisomy 18,13, 21 and more.
Objectives
- Demonstrate the participants knowledge to perform and/or interpret OB ultrasound examinations.
- Implement genetic screening in the first and second trimester.
- Explain the components of normal and abnormal nuchal translucency in the first trimester.
- Cite minor and major markers with T-13, T-18, T-21 and Triploidy.
- Identify common anomalies seen in genetic ultrasound scans.
- Apply protocols for a systematic evaluation and screening for aneuploidy.
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