Objective Nonimmune hydrops is the presence of≥ 2 abnormal fetal fluid collections in the
absence of red cell alloimmunization. The most common etiologies include cardiovascular …

The placenta plays a crucial role throughout pregnancy, and its importance may be
overlooked during routine antenatal imaging evaluation. Detailed systematic assessment of …

This cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the association between exposure to
heavy metals (lead, cadmium and mercury) during pregnancy and birth outcomes in 1578 …

Introduction An antepartum screening method to determine normal and abnormal placental
function is desirable in the prevention of maternal and fetal pregnancy complications …

Objective To describe the lesions detected by prenatal ultrasound examination in congenital
toxoplasmosis (CT). Methods We retrospectively analyzed all cases of fetal infection with …

Abstract Background Information Placenta is the connecting organ between the mother and
the fetus. It supplies oxygen and all the necessary elements for the growth and development …

Background: The purposes of this study are to sonographically measure the placental
thickness (PT) in normal fetuses; to correlate it with gestational age (GA), fetal growth …

The placenta is a transitory organ indispensable for normal fetal maturation and growth.
Recognition of abnormal placental variants is important in clinical practice, and a broader …

Introduction: The second trimester ultrasound remains an important screening tool for
detecting fetal abnormalities. This pictorial guide for the second trimester ultrasound is …

Non-immune hydrops fetalis (NIHF) is a complex condition with a high mortality and
morbidity rate. Here we report the etiology and outcome of 1004 fetuses with NIHF, in a large …