Revisiting Utility of Fetal Autopsy in Genomic Era.
Fetal Pediatr Pathol
; : 1-11, 2024 Aug 23.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-39177267
ABSTRACT
Background:
Autopsy has been a gold standard in cases of antenatal detected anomalies or fetal demise. This helped clinicians in getting insights into the future management. In current times, ultrasound and genomic testing has become extremely powerful in further refining the etiological basis; however, fetal autopsy still has its role even now. Material andMethods:
We have discussed the utility of fetal autopsy in current times by diving the cases in seven groups.Results:
Case based discussions to discuss the utility of fetal autopsy.Conclusions:
We suggest that fetal autopsy should be the standard of care in case of any abnormal fetal outcomes alongwith fetal genomic testing. Fetal autopsy is complementary to the ultrasound assessment and genomic investigations in reaching the final diagnosis and provides invaluable information regarding recurrence risk which may not be available when couple plans next pregnancy.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
Fetal Pediatr Pathol
Journal subject:
PATOLOGIA
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PEDIATRIA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
India
Country of publication:
United kingdom