Spina Bifida Aperta Ultrasound and Histopathology Examination: About a Case Report

Fathi M, Eya K, Montacer H, Jihene B, Ameni M and Dalenda C

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tunis Maternity and Neonatology Center, Tunis El Manar University, Tunisia

^*Correspondance to: Kristou Eya 

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Abstract:

Spina bifida aperta is a congenital malformation characterized by incomplete closure of the neural tube during fetal development. Prenatal diagnosis of spina bifida aperta plays a crucial role in enabling early interventions and improving patient outcomes. This case report aims to present the importance of first-trimester ultrasound and histopathology examination in diagnosing spina bifida aperta. A pregnant woman at 13 weeks gestation presented for routine prenatal care. Transabdominal ultrasound examination revealed an abnormality consistent with a neural tube defect. Detailed assessment of the fetal spine using high-frequency transducers and three-dimensional ultrasound showed a midline defect with a sac-like protrusion containing cerebrospinal fluid, indicative of spina bifida aperta. Subsequent magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the ultrasound findings. Early detection of spina bifida aperta during the first trimester is essential for appropriate management and counseling. Ultrasound imaging plays a pivotal role in the antenatal diagnosis of spina bifida aperta. It provides detailed visualization of the neural tube and associated structural abnormalities. In complex cases, magnetic resonance imaging can offer further anatomical delineation. Histopathological examination remains a valuable adjunct to prenatal diagnosis, providing a definitive confirmation of spina bifida aperta since gross macroscopic examination aids in assessing the extent and nature of the defect, while microscopic analysis offers insights into the histological changes associated with the condition.

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Fathi M, Eya K, Montacer H, Jihene B, Ameni M, Dalenda C. Spina Bifida Aperta Ultrasound and Histopathology Examination: About a Case Report. Clin Case Rep Int. 2023; 7: 1573.