Table 3.
the distribution of the specific anomalies detected according to the affected systems, the maternal risk factors, severity of the anomalies and postnatal confirmation
| System affected | Frequency (%) | Risk factor | Severity | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central nervous system | 1 (7.69) | |||
| Exencephaly | 1 (100.0) | Previous birth defect | Lethal | Yes |
| Cardiovascular system | 3 (23.08) | |||
| Pericardial effusion/cardiomegaly | 1 (33.33) | Teenage pregnancy | Severe | No |
| Hypo plastic left heart syndrome | 1 (33.33) | Multiple risk factors | Severe | No |
| Atrioventricular septal defect | 1 (33.33) | Diabetes mellitus | Severe | No |
| Gastrointestinal system | 1 (7.69) | |||
| Major Omphalocele | 1 (100.0) | Multiple risk factors | Severe | Yes |
| Genitourinary system | 4 (30.77) | |||
| 1.Bilateral severe hydronephrosis | 1(25.0) | Previous spontaneous abortion | Severe | Yes |
| 2.Bilateral moderate hydronephrosis | 1 (25.0) | Advanced maternal age | Severe | Yes |
| 3.Multicystic dysplastic kidneys disease | 1 (25.0) | Psychiatry disorder | Severe | No |
| 4. Megacystis | 1 (25.0) | Previous spontaneous abortion | Severe | No |
| Musculoskeletal system | 2 (15.38) | |||
| 1.Thanatophoric dysplasia | 1 (50.0) | Advanced maternal age | Lethal | Yes |
| 2. Achondroplasia | 1 (50.0) | Previous spontaneous abortion | Severe | Yes |
| Respiratory system | 1 (7.7) | |||
| Sequestrated lung | 1 (100) | Multiple risk factors | Mild | No |
| Multiple anomalies | 1 (7.7) | |||
| Limb-body wall defect | 1 (100) | Previous spontaneous abortion | Lethal | Yes |
| Total | 13 (100) |