What are the most common fetal anomalies.

Answer by  BethHall (256)

Common fetal anomalies, normally tested for at 16-20 weeks can involve that of the Brain, Spine, Face and Neck, Chest defects, Cardiovascular defects, Gastrointestinal Genito-urinary, and Musculoskeletal. Most common are heart defects and spine defects such as spina bifida.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

Some of the most common fetal anomalies are clubbed foot (about 1 in hundred), cleft lip (about 1 in a hundred), and cleft palate (often accompanies cleft lip). One of the most common genetic diseases is Down Syndrome (genetic condition, 1 in 200), though the rate of children born with the disorder is dropping due to prenatal testing and abortion.

Answer by  jamieellison (1637)

One of every 33 babies is born with a birth defect. The most common fetal anomalies are hypospadias, heart defects, neural tube defects and defects of the mouth and palate.

Answer by  RNR (129)

The most common fetal anomalies apart from Congenital heart disease are vertebral, anal, renal and limb abnormalities, the so-called VACTERAL syndrome. Prenatal ultrasonography helps in early detection of fetal anomalies in infants.