Abstract
The authors describe the ultrasonographic anatomy and semiology of allowing detection of the main types of fetal uropathies. The results of the author's personal experience in this domain are compared to data from the literature. Differential features of the uropathies are given and the limitations and practical significance of prenatal and postnatal ultrasonography are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Fetal Diseases / diagnosis*
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Fetal Diseases / pathology
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Humans
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Hydronephrosis / diagnosis
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Hydronephrosis / embryology
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Hydronephrosis / pathology
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Polycystic Kidney Diseases / diagnosis
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Polycystic Kidney Diseases / embryology
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Polycystic Kidney Diseases / pathology
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Pregnancy
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Prenatal Diagnosis / methods*
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Prune Belly Syndrome / diagnosis
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Prune Belly Syndrome / embryology
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Prune Belly Syndrome / pathology
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Risk
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Ultrasonography*
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Ureter / abnormalities
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Ureter / pathology
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Urinary Tract / pathology*
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Urologic Diseases / diagnosis
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Urologic Diseases / embryology*
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Urologic Diseases / genetics
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Urologic Diseases / pathology