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. 2001 Dec;18(6):636-7.
doi: 10.1046/j.0960-7692.2001.00582.x.

Relationship between nuchal translucency at 11-14 weeks and nuchal fold at 20-24 weeks of gestation

L J Salomon  1 , J P Bernard, P Taupin, C Benard, Y Ville
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Relationship between nuchal translucency at 11-14 weeks and nuchal fold at 20-24 weeks of gestation

L J Salomon et al. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2001 Dec.
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Abstract

Objectives: To examine the relationship between the measurement of nuchal translucency in the first trimester and nuchal fold in the second trimester in normal pregnancy.

Methods: This was a prospective study of 592 singleton pregnancies. Fetal nuchal translucency was measured at 11-14 weeks of gestation and nuchal fold at 20-24 weeks of gestation. Linear regression models were used to assess the relationship between nuchal translucency and nuchal fold after adjustment for gestational age.

Results: There was no significant association between nuchal translucency and nuchal fold thickness.

Conclusion: It is possible that measurement of nuchal translucency and nuchal fold may provide an independent contribution in screening for trisomy 21.

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