Antenatal ultrasonographic findings differentiating complete from partial agenesis of the corpus callosum
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The failure in development of the two hemispheres of the brain to connect, known as agenesis of the corpus callosum, may be diagnosed by ultrasound detection. The corpus callosum is the white matter that connects the two hemispheres of the brain. The classic features of agenesis include separation and enlargement of certain parts of the brain. Researchers diagnosed agenesis of the corpus callosum in four fetuses by ultrasound examination. Complete agenesis was distinguished by shortening of the frontal lobe of the brain and absence of the cavum septi pellucidi of the brain, in addition to the classic features of agenesis of the corpus callosum. The frontal lobe length was normal in cases of partial agenesis and the cavum septi pellucidi was found, but the classic features of agenesis were present.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1996
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The common prothrombotic factors in nulliparous women do not compromise blood flow in the feto-maternal circulation and are not associated with preeclampsia or intrauterine growth restriction
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The associations between common prothrombotic factors and increased blood flow resistance in the feto-maternal circulation, intrauterine growth restriction, small for gestational age, or preeclampsia is evaluated. It is concluded that the presence of prothrombotic factors in healthy nulliparous women does not compromise blood flow in the feto-maternal unit, nor is it associated with preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, or small for gestational age.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2004
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CA 125 measurement and ultrasonography in borderline tumors of the ovary
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Many borderline ovarian tumors produce elevated blood levels of a tumor antigen called CA 125, according to a study of 91 women. Borderline tumors are tumors that have a low risk of becoming malignant. They make up 10% to 15% of all ovarian tumors and usually occur in younger women.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2000
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