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Nuchal Translucency

Drs Challis, Farine, Morrow, Ritchie, Ryan 01 January 2001
Source: Platypus

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Nuchal translucency may be part of the spectrum of cystic hygroma. However, a recent study examining the differences between the two using 3-D ultrasound showed greater irregularity, extent and amplitude of membrane in cystic hygroma whereas in simple nuchal translucency the membrane was of a more homogenous linear nature.

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