Second trimester ultrasounds of fetal anomalies in the abdomen, spine, genitourinary, and extremities

Around 18 to 20 weeks, it's possible to evaluate most anatomic structures using detailed ultrasound. For more information on using ultrasound for the detection of fetal anomalies, click here. Here are 14 ultrasounds taken in the second trimester showing anomalies in the abdominal structures, genitourinary structures, spine, and extremities.

Figure 25. Second trimester small omphalocele

Figure 26. Second trimester gastroschisis

Figure 27. Second trimester ectopic pelvic kidney

Figure 28. Second trimester multicystic dysplastic kidney

Figure 29. Second trimester autosomal recessive infantile polycystic kidneys

Figure 30. Second trimester sagittal view of lumbosacral spina bifida

Figure 31. Second trimester transverse view of sacral spina bifida

Figure 32. Second trimester hemivertebra

Figure 33. Second trimester limb reduction defect (absent fingers)

Figure 34. Second trimester skeletal dysplasia (short and bowed limbs)

Figure 35: Second trimester syndactyly (hand)

Figure 36. Second trimester club-foot

Figure 37. Second trimester example of clenched hands

Figure 38. Second trimester skeletal dysplasia (example of a bell-shaped chest)