Erondu Okechukwu Felix , Okoro Chinedum Richards , Aniemeka Joy Ifeanyi , Ugwu Anthony Chukwuka
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Abstract
Although various rates of sonographic detection of foetal anomalies abound, no available data exist on the prevalence and patterns of anomalies in the South–South (Niger Delta) region of Nigeria. A retrospective analysis of the records of 10,440 prenatal sonograms and anomaly register over a two year period was performed. 72 foetuses were identified with a total of 88 anomalies.
Anencephaly was the most common anomaly representing 23.99% (22), and achondroplasia with limb length discrepancy/dwarfism 7.95% (7). Systemic classification was as follows; CNS (42, 47.7%), urogenital (20, 22.7%), skeletal (11, 12%), GIT (9, 3.41%), others (12, 13.64%).
The mean age for majority of anomalies was 25 years. A Chi-square test of significance, showed this is significantly lower than the mean age of 35 years earlier documented in literature.
The study recommends a prospective screening program, use of a detailed anomaly protocol and guidelines, compulsory screening at 18–20 weeks gestational window, improved training of sonographers and use of 3D and more sophisticated equipment to improve detection rates.