X-ray
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Introduction
There are a number of different neonatal screening (newborn screening) programs in different countries testing for various "common" congenital abnormalities and infections. Perinatally the infant is tested physically for hip displasia and may have an x-ray to establish the extent of musculoskeletal abnormality. There are also a number of other systems (renal, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrine, genital) that can be assessed postnatally by x-ray alone or in combination with tracers or contrast agents.
Diagnosis Categories
- Prenatal diagnosis - number of different techniques (non-invasive, invasive) for determining normal development
- Neonatal diagnosis (APGAR test, Guthrie test, Hearing test)
- Maternal diagnosis - often pregnancy will expose maternal health problems
Some Recent Findings
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Musculoskeletal Abnormalities
Congenital Hip Dislocation
(>>) right hip dysplasia is shown. |
Arthrogryposis
Renal Abnormalities
Renal Agenesis
Ureteral Duplication
Gastrointestinal Tract Abnormalities
Duodenal atresia
Gene Tests
A new site developed by NIH "GeneTests" provides medical genetics information resources available at no cost to all interested persons. It contains educational information, a directory of genetic testing laboratories and links to other databases such as OMIM.
Links: Gene Tests
References
- ↑ <pubmed>15945274</pubmed>
Reviews
<pubmed>19160197</pubmed>
Articles
<pubmed>16484148</pubmed> <pubmed>14949062</pubmed> <pubmed>14942747</pubmed> <pubmed>15434757</pubmed>
Search PubMed
Search PubMed: x-ray neonatal diagnosis | x-ray neonatal screening | maternal x-ray risk
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