Prenatal Markers of Foetal Complications
Prenatal markers are commonly used in practice to screen for some foetal abnormalities. They can be biochemical or ultrasonic markers in addition to the newly used cell free Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) estimation. This review aimed to illustrate the applications of the prenatal screening, and the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2021-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/15263/50274_CE[Ra1]_F[SK]_PF1(SC_SL_KM)_PN(KM).pdf |
| Summary: | Prenatal markers are commonly used in practice to screen for some foetal abnormalities. They can be biochemical or ultrasonic
markers in addition to the newly used cell free Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) estimation. This review aimed to illustrate the
applications of the prenatal screening, and the reliability of these tests in detecting the presence of abnormal chromosomes such
as trisomy-21, trisomy-18, and trisomy-13 in addition to neural tube defects. Prenatal markers can also be used in the anticipation
of some obstetrical complications depending on levels of these markers in the mother’s circulation. In the developed countries,
prenatal screening tests are regularly used during antenatal care period. Neural tube defects, numerical and structural chromosomal
abnormalities, in addition to some obstetrical problems are commonly screened for, by using prenatal tests. Maternal education
about the importance of performing these tests should be done in order to improve the detection rate of foetal abnormalities and
some pregnancy complications. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |