BookLakshmy Ravi Selvaraj, Thasleem Ziyaullah.
Summary: This book aims to highlight all the existing information available on first and mid-trimester imaging of palate in prenatal ultrasound and to develop a methodical approach in imaging the palate. As formation of the palate is completed by 11 weeks of gestation and as there are no evolving changes in palatine anatomy at the mid-trimester, diagnosis of palatine clefts can now completely be shifted to late first-trimester. First-trimester evaluation of palate is now gaining importance and a number of techniques have currently been proposed by different authors. This book covers the existing literature and recent 2D and 3D techniques in evaluating palate and helps in the early detection of palatine clefts in the first trimester. Orofacial clefting is one of the most common birth defects and the burden of it in developing countries is substantial. This book helps in improving the counseling options for the obstetrician and the couple early in gestation. It includes 2D and 3D images of various types of palatine clefts and the nuances in imaging the secondary palate extensively. 3D images of the palate also help the multi-disciplinary team especially the maxillofacial surgeons involved in managing orofacial clefts. It also includes videos for easy understanding. This book is a ready reckoner for the imaging specialists and students /trainees involved in prenatal diagnosis. It provides essential information in diagnosing orofacial cleft both to the novice and to the skilled professionals involved in the field of diagnostic fetal ultrasound.
Contents:
Orofacial clefting
Embryology
Classification of clefts / Nomenclature
Sonoanatomy of palate at 11-14 weeks
Described markers to detect first trimester palatine clefts
Multiplanar imaging at 11-14 week
Defining type and extent of cleft in first trimester
Sonoanatomy of palate at 20 weeks
3D techniques to evaluate palate in second trimester
Evaluation of facial cleft in second trimester
Isolated cleft of palate
Syndromes and associations [micrognathia]
MRI in orofacial cleft.