Prenatal diagnosis of fetal multiple hemivertebrae: the importance of 3D ultrasound assessment

Abstract

We herein present a case of fetal multiple hemivertebrae detected at antenatal sonography. The use of the 3 D technology supported by a new contrast enhancement rendering algorithm (Crystal Vue) has allowed the accurate prenatal classification of the defect, confirmed at follow up, that would have been difficult to define by 2 D only.

Keywords:

• Prenatal diagnosis
• 3D ultrasound
• fetal spine
• hemivertebra

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