Ultrasonographic findings of ventriculomegaly in 2nd and 3rd trimester withfetal outcomes | [Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences • 2023]

Author(s):

1. Saba Feroz: University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, The University of Lahore,Lahore,Pakistan

2. Noraiz Ali: University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, The University of Lahore,Lahore,Pakistan

3. Zain ul Hasan: University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, The University of Lahore,Lahore,Pakistan

4. Zareen Fatima: University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, The University of Lahore,Lahore,Pakistan

5. Nadia Hina: University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, The University of Lahore,Lahore,Pakistan

6. Arsal Jahangeer: University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, The University of Lahore,Lahore,Pakistan

7. Manahil Gill: University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, The University of Lahore,Lahore,Pakistan

8. Ayesha Arshad: University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, The University of Lahore,Lahore,Pakistan

9. Areeba Rouf: University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, The University of Lahore,Lahore,Pakistan

Abstract:

In the second trimester, fetal ventriculomegaly is a typical nding on obstetrical ultrasonography. It is clinically relevant since it can be caused by a variety of disorders that cause brain, motor, and/or cognitive impairment. Many cases are associated with other abnormalities, but in other cases, ventriculomegaly is the only abnormality. Objective: To evaluate the incidence of ventriculomegaly in 2nd and 3rd trimester with fetal outcomes. Methods: A descriptive study was conducted at of University of Lahore Ultrasound Clinic Greentown for duration of 4 months. Total 774 females were presented at hospital for in 2nd and 3rd trimester. All participants underwent transabdominal ultrasound using 3-5 MHz curvilinear probe. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants. Results: Total 774 women in 2nd and 3rd trimester of their pregnancy were included in our study. Out of 774 patients 700 were with cephalic presentation and 74 were with breech presentation. Variables including Spinal defect types, ventriculomegaly and ventricular involvement were noted. Out of 774 patients, 22 patients had fetal ventriculomegaly, 2 patients were with meningocele, 3 were with myelomeningocele and 16 patients were with spina bi da occluta. Ventricular involvement was as follow: In 5 fetuses, fourth ventricle was involved, in 15 fetuses lateral ventricles were involved and in 2 fetuses third ventricle was involved. Conclusion: Findings from this study concluded that Severity of ventriculomegaly is highly associated with fetal spinal defects.

Page(s): 27-31

DOI: 10.54393/pjhs.v4i02.465

Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences, Volume: 4, Issue: 2, Year: 2023

Keywords:

Ultrasonography USG , Ventriculomegaly VM , Spinal defects SD

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