Increased nuchal translucency is associated with jugular lymphatic distension.
BACKGROUND: Measurement of nuchal translucency (NT) is a widely used method of screening for chromosomal abnormalities. Increased NT is seen in a diversity of fetal malformations. The mechanism explaining the abnormal fluid accumulation and the transient nature of NT remains unexplained. METHODS: T...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2002
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