Facial Floor Measurements at Second Trimester Scan and Relations to Biparietal Diameter and Head Circumference
HC appears to be a stronger predictor of these differences in facial dimensions than BPD. Further validation in larger, prospective cohorts is recommended to confirm these associations and enhance clinical applicability.
Authors
- Horácio Costa
- Mariana Pinto
- Cátia Lourenço
- Ana Silva
- Vera Afreixo
- Luís Ruano
Institutions
- Unidade Local de Saúde de Entre Douro e Vouga (PT)
- Hospital de Egas Moniz (PT)
- University of Aveiro (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Clinical Ultrasound
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jcu.70189
- Primary Topic
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Center for Research and Development in Mathematics and Applications
- Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia