What are the types of fetal malformations?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Ultrasound is a common method for detecting fetal abnormalities. Generally, by the 20-24 weeks of pregnancy, all of the fetus's organs can be clearly identified through ultrasound. If ultrasound reveals that the fetus has an expanded and protruding meninges, anencephaly, spina bifida, hydrocephalus, multiple kidneys, or significant visceral inversion, it is important to terminate the pregnancy promptly to avoid causing greater suffering to the pregnant woman in the later stages of pregnancy.

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