Absent yolk sac
Last revised by Henry Knipe on 27 Jul 2022
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Citation:
Weerakkody Y, Knipe H, Absent yolk sac. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 18 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-48003
rID:
48003
Article created:
13 Sep 2016,
Yuranga Weerakkody ◉
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Synonyms:
- Absence of the yolk sac
Absence of the yolk sac in the presence of an embryo on a transvaginal ultrasound is considered abnormal, and in general is associated with subsequent embryonic death.
See also
References
- 1. Sinan Tan. Sonographic Evaluation of the Yolk Sac. JUM. 2012;31 (1): 87-95. JUM (full text)
- 2. Mara E, Foster GS. Spontaneous regression of a yolk sac associated with embryonic death. J Ultrasound Med. 2000;19 (9): 655-6. J Ultrasound Med (citation) - Pubmed citation
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