Second-trimester sonographic diagnosis of diastrophic dysplasia: report of 2 index cases

J Ultrasound Med. 2003 Aug;22(8):805-8. doi: 10.7863/jum.2003.22.8.805.

Abstract

Objective: To describe the sonographic features of diastrophic dysplasia in 2 second-trimester index offspring.

Methods: Real-time sonography was performed on 2 second-trimester fetuses with no risk factors for skeletal dysplasia.

Results: Each fetus had severe bilateral upper and lower extremity long bone shortening, hitchhiker thumbs and great toes, and clubbed feet, indicating a diagnosis of diastrophic dysplasia.

Conclusions: Index cases of diastrophic dysplasia may be correctly diagnosed on the basis of second-trimester sonography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Diseases, Developmental / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Trimester, Second
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal*