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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/jnmmh.2454.7506.3317.3

Abstract

A nuchal scan or nuchal translucency (NT) scan/procedure is a sonographic prenatal screening scan (ultrasound) to detect cardiovascular abnormalities in a fetus, though altered extracellular matrix composition and limited lymphatic drainage can also be detected. Since chromosomal abnormalities can result in impaired cardiovascular development, a nuchal translucency scan is used as a screening, rather than diagnostic, tool for conditions such as Down syndrome

Key words: Nuchal Scan; Pregnancy. 

Corresponding Author : B. Jayabharathi, Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing, SRM College of Nursing, SRM University, Kattankulathur, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu 603203, India.