This extensively illustrated book guides readers through the use of ultrasound “including modern 3D images “to detect and identify birth defects in utero. Up-to-date advice is offered on the differential diagnosis of a wide range of fetal abnormalities. Throughout the book, ultrasound images are matched with actual birth pictures or abortus specimens. Each anomaly is discussed in a standardized, easy-to-follow format that covers characteristic features, pathogenesis and etiology, differential diagnosis, prognosis, and management. Contents: Anatomic survey of the fetus and its relationship to gestational age Central and peripheral nervous system anomalies Craniofacial and neck anomalies Cystic hygroma and non-immune hydrops fetalis Congenital heart disease Thoracic anomalies Anomalies of the gastrointestinal tract and abdominal wall Urinary tract anomalies Skeletal dysplasias and muscular anomalies: a diagnostic algorithm Chromosomal and non-chromosomal syndromes.