Question

Can birth defects be seen on ultrasound?

Answer 1

Ultrasound:

1. Ultrasound is a medical diagnostic tool that uses sound waves to produce images of structures within your body. It does not involve the use of any radiation.
2. Ultrasound is helpful to view the uterus and ovaries during gestation and monitor the developing infant’s condition.
3. It is also helpful to diagnose gallbladder diseases and guide a needle for biopsy or tumor treatment.
4. Ultrasound is the most common diagnostic tool to identify congenital abnormalities during gestation.
5. A regular 11–13-week scanning is carried out according to a standardized procedure.
6. Defects like club feet, cleft lip, Spina Bifida, defects in the kidneys, and congenital heart defects can be detected using ultrasound.