First-Trimester Transvaginal Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of Dandy-Walker Malformation

David M. Sherer; Heather Shane; Kwame Anyane-Yeboa

doi:10.1055/s-2001-18697

American Journal of Perinatology, Table of Contents

Am J Perinatol 2001; 18(7): 373-378
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-18697

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

First-Trimester Transvaginal Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of Dandy-Walker Malformation

David M. Sherer¹ , Heather Shane² , Kwame Anyane-Yeboa²

¹Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York
²Division of Genetics, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York

Abstract

ABSTRACT

We present transvaginal ultrasonographic findings of a fetus with Dandy-Walker malformation and associated massive obstructive hydrocephalus at 13 weeks' gestation. First-trimester ultrasonographic diagnosis of Dandy- Walker malformation is uncommon with only two such occurrences having been reported previously. These cases and recent reports of single gene transmission of this condition in some families emphasize the importance of first-trimester transvaginal ultrasound assessment especially in women with previously affected fetuses.

KEYWORD

Transvaginal ultrasound - prenatal diagnosis - first-trimester - Dandy-Walker malformation - posterior fossa

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