Summary OBGYN-FETAL ABNORMALITIES ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS IRELAND

OG 2.2
Anatomy of the Female Pelvis


OG 3.3 Fetal Medicine
Class Senior Cycle 1
Course Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Code SC1 Obs
Title Fetal Abnormalities
Date April 2020
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Department of Anatomy
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

, Learning Objectives
 To understand the diagnosis and management
of common fetal anomalies
- Structural
- Chromosomal
 To understand the role of prenatal diagnosis
and the current options available for prenatal
diagnosis
 To understand risks involved with prenatal
diagnostic procedures
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
RCSI

, Skill objectives


• To observe at least one fetal structural anomaly scan at 18-22
weeks’ gestation

• To observe at least one counseling session in which a patient
is advised of her options for prenatal screening and diagnosis




Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
RCSI

, Antenatal Screening
The goal of a screening test is to identify from
a large population a smaller group of patients
that have an increased risk of a disorder and
to offer that smaller group a more specific
diagnostic test

ACOG Ed Bull, 228 Sept 1996




Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
RCSI