Role of 2-Dimensional Ultrasound Imaging in Placental and Umbilical Cord Morphometry: Literature and Pictorial Review

Khadijah I. Ismail, Ailish Hannigan, Keelin O’Donoghue, Amanda Cotter

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Abstract

Abnormalities of the placenta and umbilical cord have been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Antenatal detection of placental and umbilical cord abnormalities using ultrasound (US) imaging is now gaining popularity with the advancements in obstetric US. This article reviews the use of 2-dimensional obstetric US as a tool to measure and assess placental and umbilical cord morphometry. It highlights the potential role of placental and umbilical cord morphometry as a valuable component of the screening tool for high risk pregnancies and identifies the need for further research to examine its feasibility.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3131-3140
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Ultrasound in Medicine
Volume38
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • 2-dimensional ultrasound
  • morphometry
  • obstetrics
  • placenta
  • umbilical cord

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