Selection of Standards for Sonographic Fetal Head Circumference by Use of z-Scores
Conclusion The WHO standard is likely best for diagnosis of abnormal HC. The Jeanty (Chervenak) reference suggested by the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine had poor sensitivity for microcephaly screening.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Combs, C. Andrew Rosario, Amber del Balogun, Olaide Ashimi Bowman, Zachary S. Amara, Sushma Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
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