Analysis of the human fetal skeleton and organs with xeroradiography

We have used xeroradiography to study normal and abnormal fetuses including some with anencephaly, hydrocephalus, spina bifida, osteogenesis imperfecta (type IV), Jeune syndrome, radial aplasia, thanatophoric dysplasia, and Pena-Shokeir syndrome. Xeroradiography images the lines of ossification and...

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Published in:	American journal of obstetrics and gynecology Vol. 151; no. 5; p. 666
Main Authors:	Elejalde, B R, Mercedes de Elejalde, M, Gilman, M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-03-1985
Subjects:	Abortion, Incomplete Bone and Bones - diagnostic imaging Congenital Abnormalities - diagnostic imaging Female Fetus - diagnostic imaging Humans Osteochondrodysplasias - diagnostic imaging Pregnancy Xeroradiography
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Summary:	We have used xeroradiography to study normal and abnormal fetuses including some with anencephaly, hydrocephalus, spina bifida, osteogenesis imperfecta (type IV), Jeune syndrome, radial aplasia, thanatophoric dysplasia, and Pena-Shokeir syndrome. Xeroradiography images the lines of ossification and epiphyses in great detail, shows ossification, and reveals abnormalities that alter bone modeling as seen in Jeune syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta (type IV), and thanatophoric dysplasia. This technique can be used successfully to examine soft tissues and organs. It can also be used in combination with contrast materials to identify the lateral ventricles, the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, urinary, and respiratory systems, and the cavities (pleural and peritoneal) of the fetal body.
ISSN:	0002-9378
DOI:	10.1016/0002-9378(85)90161-9