Oct. 14, 2002 — Measuring nuchal translucency in the early second trimester may be the best single test for fetal trisomy 21 and other chromosomal abnormalities, according to a report in the October ...

Purpose: To assess nuchal translucency measurements that were performed as part of routine prenatal screening for Down syndrome. Methods: Collect ultrasound measurements of nuchal translucency and ...

A nuchal translucency scan is an optional ultrasound a person can have during their first trimester of pregnancy. It can help determine the risk of Down syndrome and some other congenital conditions ...

A new study provides large-scale, population-level evidence that nuchal translucency (NT) screens detect a wide range of genetic disorders at thresholds lower than the level currently considered ...

The results of a chromosomal test by genetic amniocentesis in 58 cases with an increased nuchal translucency (NT; ≥3 mm thickness) revealed 47 cases showing a normal karyotype (81%) and 11 cases (19%) ...

How does down syndrome occur? Down syndrome occurs when the baby receives an extra chromosome (trisomy 21). It can occur at any age but is more common in older woman. A definite diagnosis of Down ...