Fetal nuchal skin thickness is useful in detecting: March 2012
Ans: B i.e. Down syndrome Increased fetal nuchal skin thickness (in first trimester) of more than 3 mm by TVS is a strong marker for chromosomal anomalies (trisomy 21, 18, 13, triploidy and Turner's syndrome).
Fetal infection
Down syndrome
Anencephaly
Hydrops fetalis