Proboscis
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Proboscis in obstetric imaging usually refers to ais a rare anomalycongenital anomaly where an anterior appendage like structure is seen projecting from about the midline fetal face/forehead. Depending on the exact location, this has further been classified into various sub types (e.g. inter-orbital proboscis).
Pathology
Associations
The presence of a proboscis can be associated with several anomalies which include:
- trisomy 13
- holoprosencephaly
- cebocephaly
- ethmocephaly 3
- cyclopia: often below the level of the proboscis
Radiographic features
Antenatal ultrasound
A proboscis is best seen on a longitudinal facial profile view as a snout like protrusion from the face/forehead.
History and etymology
The word proboscis is derived from the Greek word proboskis which in turn derives from the combination of the words πρό (pro) meaning: "forth/forward/before" and βόσκω (bosko) meaning: "to feed/nourish"
See also
- proboscis lateralis: considered a different entity
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