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  2. Nuchal scan - Wikipedia

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    Nuchal fold thickness is measured towards the end of the second trimester. As nuchal translucency size increases, the chances of a chromosomal abnormality and mortality increase; 65% of the largest translucencies (>6.5mm) are due to chromosomal abnormality, while fatality is 19% at this size. [2] A nuchal scan may also help confirm both the ...

  3. Obstetric ultrasonography - Wikipedia

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    Some abnormalities detected by ultrasound can be addressed by medical treatment in utero or by perinatal care, though indications of other abnormalities can lead to a decision regarding abortion. Perhaps the most common such test uses a measurement of the nuchal translucency thickness ("NT-test", or "Nuchal Scan").

  4. Nuchal cord - Wikipedia

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    A nuchal cord was diagnosed if the cord was visualized lying around at least 3 of the 4 sides of the neck. A cord was actually present at delivery in 52 of the 289 women. Only 18 of the 52 cords or 35% of the nuchal cords were detected on ultrasound done immediately before delivery, and 65% of nuchal cords were not detected.

  5. Prenatal testing - Wikipedia

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    The ultrasound is used to visually assess the growth, development, and activity of the fetus through imaging observations and measurements. The ultrasound portion of the first trimester screen can include a nuchal translucency screen and a fetal nasal bone determination screen.

  6. Doppler ultrasonography - Wikipedia

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    Ultrasound duplex scanning can provide additional information that may guide therapeutic decisions. The location and severity of arterial narrowings and occlusions can be identified. The vascular sonographer can map disease in lower-extremity segments with great accuracy, though duplex scanning is more time-consuming than other lower-extremity ...

  7. Supraspinous ligament - Wikipedia

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    Lesions to the supraspinous ligament may result in palpable thickening. [5] Ultrasound is effective for detecting lesions. [5] [6] A strain injury can also damage the supraspinous ligament. [7] The supraspinous ligament creates resistance during midline epidural anaesthetics when the needle is being inserted.

  8. Women are being notified that they need to take action if ...

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    Once women know they have dense breasts, they need to be able to get additional screening, such as an ultrasound or MRI, to help ensure cancer is caught. Nationally, ...

  9. Nuchal ligament - Wikipedia

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    The nuchal ligament is a ligament at the back of the neck that is continuous with the supraspinous ligament. Structure. The nuchal ligament extends from the ...