THRESHOLD VALUES
DVP < 2 cm |
Oligohydramnios
singelton or twin |
DVP > or
= 8 cm |
Polyhydramnios
singleton or twin Characterized as mild (8–11 cm),
moderate (12–15 cm), or severe (> or=16 cm) |
AFI > or =24 cm |
Polyhydramnios
in singelton Characterized as mild (24.0-29.9 cm),
moderate (30.0- 34.9 cm), or severe (>= 35 cm) |
MCA PSV > or = 1.5 MoM |
Increased
ilkeihood of fetal anemia |
Cerebroplacental Doppler ratio (CPR) less than 1.08 |
Increased risk for adverse perinatal outcomes in growth-restricted fetus |
FL to abdominal
circumference (AC) ratio <0.16 |
Increased
likelihood of lethality in skeletal dysplasia |
Inferior facial
angle less than 49°
|
Increased likelihood of micrognathia |
Jaw index less than 23 |
100% sensitivity and 98.1% specificity in diagnosing
micrognathia |
*Fetal HC = or > 3 SD below the mean for gestational
age |
Fetal microcephaly |
*Fetal HC is = or > 5 SD below the mean for gestational age |
Pathologic microcephaly is considered certain |
Atrial diameter of the lateral ventricle > or = 10 mm |
Fetal cerebral ventriculomegaly Characterized as
mild (10–12 mm), moderate (13–15 mm), or severe (>15 mm) |
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