ultrasound diagnosis of fatal anomalies

FACE AND NECK
Fig. 3.7 Cleft lip and palate. Cross-section of the
fetal head at 12+2weeks;double-sided cleft lip and
cleft palate. Severe hygroma colli is seen in the neck
region.
Telephone: 1–800–24-CLEFT or 919–933–
9044
Fax: 919–933–9604
E-mail: cleftline@aol.com
Web: http://www.cleftline.org
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Fig. 3.8 Cleft lip and palate. Finding after termination
of pregnancy for trisomy 13, confirmed by
chorionic villus sampling.
for treatment and to parent support groups.
Free information on various aspects of clefting
for parents and individuals.
Scope: National network
Founded: 1973
Address: 104 S. Estes Dr., Suite 204, Chapel
Hill, NC 27 514, United States
Title: Forward Face
Description: Mutual support for people with
craniofacial disfigurement and their families.
Strongly advocates educating members and
the public in the quest for understanding and
acceptance. Liaison with medical personnel.
Newsletter. Videotapes. Teen/young adult
support group The Inner Faces.
Scope: Model
Founded: 1978
Address: 317 E. 34th St., New York, NY 10016,
United States
Telephone: 1–800–393–3223 or 212–684–5
Fax: 212–684–5864
References
Aspinall CL. Dealing with the prenatal diagnosis of clefting:
a parent’s perspective. Cleft Palate Craniofac J
2002; 39: 183–7.
Babcook CJ, McGahan JP. Axial ultrasonographic imaging
of the fetal maxilla for accurate characterization
of facial clefts. J Ultrasound Med 1997; 16: 619–25.
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