Abstract
Two cases of the sonographic demonstration of yolk sac calcification associated with first-trimester intrauterine embryonic demise are reported. Histologic verification was obtained in one case. Yolk sac calcification may reflect typical dystrophic changes or be more specifically related to a yolk sac calcium-binding protein. Awareness of this sonographic finding - which the authors believe to be previously undescribed - may prevent diagnostic errors.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 109-110 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Radiology |
Volume | 166 |
Issue number | 1 I |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1988 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging