Am J Perinatol 2006; 23(1): 067-070
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-923436
Copyright © 2006 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Three-Dimensional First-Trimester Transvaginal Diagnosis of Alobar Holoprosencephaly Associated with Omphalocele in a 46,XX Fetus

Gabriele Tonni1 , Giovanni Centini2
  • 1Prenatal Diagnostic Unit, Guastalla Provincial Hospital, AUSL Reggio Emilia, Guastalla, Italy
  • 2Prenatal Diagnostic Unit, University Hospital “Le Scotte,” Siena, Italy
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Publication Date:
21 December 2005 (online)

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ABSTRACT

A three-dimensional (3D) transvaginal diagnosis of alobar holoprosencephaly (HPE) with associated omphalocele is reported at 12 weeks, 3 days gestation. Diagnosis of HPE was based on visualization of a single holoprosencephalic cavity with absent falx and basal ganglia and omphalocele by the presence of abdominal wall defect with mid-gut herniation. Chorionic villus sampling showed a normal 46,XX karyotype. 3D volumetric reconstruction allowed a more detailed definition of the anatomic landmarks of the lesion, including visualization of a thin rim of cortical mantel within the prosencephalic cavity, the dysmorphic face with flattened nose, and the abdominal eventration that looked like an abdominal air bag on 3D volumetric reconstruction.

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Gabriele TonniM.D. Ph.D. 

Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Guastalla Provincial Hospital, AUSL Reggio Emilia, Via Donatori di Sangue

1, Guastalla (RE), Italy