Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

DMS333_CA7

Fetal anomalies

QuestionAnswer
T or F: fetal renal tumors are rare. True
What is mesoblastic nephroma? Large, single, solid mass originating from the kidney; appears as isoechoic or hypoechoic to kidney parenchyma.
What is ambiguous genitalia? The sonographic finding that describes the inability to delineate fetal gender.
What is true hermaphroditism? A rare condition in which both ovarian and testicular tissues are present. The internal and external genitalia are variable.
What is false pseudohermaphrodism? The female fetus with pseudohermaphrodism has a 46,XX karyotype.
What is the most common fetal mass in female fetuses? Ovarian cysts
What is skeletal dysplasia? The term used to describe abnormal growth and density of cartilage and bone.
What abnormality of the fetal skeleton occurs secondary to skeletal dysplasia? Dwarfism
What is rhizomelia? Shortening of the proximal bone segment (humerus and femur).
What is mesomelia? This refers to the shortening of the middle segment, radius/ulna and tibia/fibula.
What is Micromelia? This describes the shortening of the entire extremity.
What is hypophosphatasia? A condition that presents with diffuse hypomineralization of the bone caused by an alkaline phosphate deficiency.
What is diastrophic dysplasia? This is a rare disorder characterized by micromelia, talipes, cleft palate, micrognathia, scoliosis, short stature, earlobe deformities, and hand abnormalities.
What is thanatophoric dysplasia? This type of dysplasia is the most common lethal skeletal dysplasia and occurs in one and 4000 to 10,000 birds.
What are the two main subdivisions of thanatophoric dysplasia? Type I, which is characterized by short, curved femurs and flat vertebral bodies. Type II, which is characterized by straight, short femurs, flat vertebral bodies, and a cloverleaf school
What is achondroplasia? The most common nonlethal skeletal dysplasia and occurs in 2.53 of every 100,000 births. Resulting from decreased endochondral bone formation, which produces, short, squat bones.
What is heterogeneous achondroplasia? A type of fetal skeletal malformation inherited from one parent, has a good survival rate with normal intelligence and a normal lifespan.
What is homozygous achondrodysplasia? A type of fetal skeletal malformation inherited from two parents, is considered lethal, with most infants dying shortly after birth from respiratory complications.
What is Osteogenesis imperfecta? This is a rare disorder of collagen production leading to brittle bones; manifestations in the teeth, skin, and ligaments; and blue sclera.
What is the VACTERL association? The VACTERL association is a group of anomalies that may occur together. In this sporadic group of anomalies, vertebral defects, anal atresia, cardiac anomalies, tracheo esophageal fistula, renal anomalies, and limb dysplasia may occur in combination.
Created by: mommy2bca
Popular Sonography sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards