Presentation
Antenatal scan
Patient Data
Age: 21 weeks gestation age
From the case:
Pseudo-hypoplastic fetal nasal bone
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A mid-sagittal section shows hypoplastic appearing fetal nasal bone.
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Nasal bone well visualized with flexion at the fetal neck.
Case Discussion
Evaluation of fetal nasal bone is a part of the routine examination in antenatal cases. A proper technique is important not only for visualization but to assess the length of the nasal bone as well.