RSNA 2014 

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2014


OBE140

More than Neural Tube Defects: Spectrum of Pathology to Consider with Elevated Maternal Serum AFP

Education Exhibits

Presented on December 3, 2014
Presented as part of OBE-WEA: Obstetrics/Gynecology Wednesday Poster Discussions

 Certificate of Merit

Participants

Lorene Elaine Romine MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose
Tracy Anton BS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Gladys Ramos MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Dolores Helen Pretorius MD, Abstract Co-Author: Software support, Koninklijke Philips NV Software support, General Electric Company

TEACHING POINTS

1. Review the spectrum of abnormalities that may be present when a pregnant woman presents with an elevated serum AFP at aneuploidy screening. 2. Identify key imaging features that will aid in appropriate diagnosis.

TABLE OF CONTENTS/OUTLINE

1. Fetal a. Neural Tube Defects i. Myelomeningocele ii. Encephalocele iii. Anencephaly b. Abdominal Wall Defects i. Gastroschisis ii. Omphalocele iii. Limb body wall iv. Bladder exstrophy c. Amniotic band syndrome d. Renal anomalies i. Congenital nephrosis ii. Renal agenesis e. Proximal bowel obstruction i. Esophageal atresia ii. Duodenal atresia f. Tumors i. Sacrococcygeal teratoma ii. Oropharyngeal teratoma 2. Placental a. Abruption b. Accreta c. Chorioangioma d. Infarction e. Hemorrhage 3. Maternal a. HCC b. Hepatitis c. Ovarian germ-cell neoplasm 4. Other Considerations a. Off-dates b. Multiples c. Demise d. Skin lesions e. Parvovirus infection

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http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14010121/14010121_lkh3.pdf

Cite This Abstract

Romine, L, Anton, T, Ramos, G, Pretorius, D, More than Neural Tube Defects: Spectrum of Pathology to Consider with Elevated Maternal Serum AFP.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14010121.html