Sonographic detection of the fetal pancreas

J Clin Ultrasound. 1989 Sep;17(7):475-9. doi: 10.1002/jcu.1870170704.

Abstract

With the fetal stomach utilized as a general marker, targeted-imaging of the fetal abdomen was initiated to locate the pancreas. Overall, the pancreas was seen in 77 of 149 cases (51.7%). Menstrual age and the position of the fetus were significant factors in determining the frequency of pancreatic visualization.

MeSH terms

  • Embryonic and Fetal Development
  • Fetus / anatomy & histology*
  • Gestational Age
  • Humans
  • Pancreas / embryology*
  • Ultrasonography*