Patient's question:
I am three months pregnant and will need to do a fetal anomaly scan in a while. So, what is a comprehensive fetal anomaly scan?Doctor's answer:
The detailed anatomy scan, also known as the "quad screen" or "triple screen," is performed between weeks 18 and 24 of pregnancy using 4D or 3D color Doppler ultrasound to carefully examine the fetus's external features and internal organs for any abnormalities. Through color Doppler ultrasound, it is possible to clearly observe whether the face, neck, spine, heart, kidneys, limbs, and other areas are normal. Conditions such as polycystic kidney disease, congenital heart disease, and external deformities can all be identified. Therefore, the anatomy scan is very important, and it is necessary to have one performed.