Prenatal Diagnosis

Overview

A comprehensive reference on diagnosis and evaluation of reproductive risks and genetically related high-risk pregnancies. Authored by international group of experts, this book is organized according to diagnostic method, source of reproductive risk, and system under evaluation. Features the latest imaging technology, a review of genetics, molecular biology, and cytogenetics, and special chapters on counseling, cross-cultural, legal, and ethical issues.

Table of contents

Classic Genetic Principles
Epidemiology of Aneuploidy
New Genetic Concepts
Chromosomal Aberrations
Mendelian Genetics in Prenatal Diagnosis
Syndrome: An Approach to Fetal Dysmorphology
Genes and Development
Prenatal Genetic Counseling
Principles of Teratology
Drugs
The Effects of Maternal Drinking
Characterizing the Effect of Environmental and Occupational Exposures on Reproduction and Development
Bacterial Infections and Pregnancy
Viral Agents and Reproductive Risks
Exposure to Ionizing Radiation During Pregnancy
Chemotherapy in Pregnancy
Overview of the Comprehensive Ultrasound Examination: An Approach to Diagnosis and Management of Fetal Anomalies
Imaging the Fetal Brain
Heart and Vascular
Normal and Abnormal Findings of the Fetal Abdomen and Anterior Wall
Genito-Urinary Tract Abnormalities
Skeletal Dysplasia
Biochemical Screening
Nuchal Translucency in the First Trimester of Pregnancy
Second Trimester Sonographic Markers for Aneuploidy
Color Doppler in Congenital Defects
Dopper and Abnormalities
Multiple Gestation
3D Ultrasound in Prenatal Diagnosis
3D Ultrasound of the Fetal Brain
Computer and Ultrasound
Fetal Age Determination
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Placenta
Amniocentesis
Early Amniocentesis: Risk Assessment
Chorionic Villus Sampling
Cordocentesis
Tissue Biopsies
Fetal Skin Sampling and Prenatal Diagnosis of Genodermatoses
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
Operative Fetoscopy
Cytogenetics and Molecular Cytogenetics
Biochemical Genetics
Molecular Genetics
Molecular Screening

Review quote

This is an excellent update on the whole field of prenatal diagnosis and care.
The book is comprehensive, inclusive, well presented, and well illustrated. It will serve as a definitive resource. 4 Stars!"--Doody's Review Service

Biographical note

Mark I. Evans, MD, Director, Institute for Genetics and Fetal Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, New York