Development of Pubic Symphysis - A morphometric Study in Foetuses.
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2016-03
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Background: Pelvic dimensions display considerable individual, sexual and racial differences. Fetal pelvis has been
utilized for sex determination as well as for prediction of congenital anomalies such as Down’s syndrome. Congenital
anomalies diagnosed during intrauterine life are sometimes very useful especially if it could be corrected because such
crucial step will lead to normal development of fetuses. Many congenital abnormalities might directly involve the pubic
symphyseal region. Developmental details and morphometric measurements of this joint in fetuses remain unknown or
poorly documented. Methods: The study was conducted in the department of anatomy J.N. Medical College. A.M.U.
Aligarh, on 41 human foetuses, which were divided into five groups according to the gestational age. Group I comprises
foetuses of 14–18 weeks, group II 19–22 weeks, group III 23–26 weeks, group IV 27–30 weeks and group V more than
30 weeks. Vertical height and antero-posterior thickness of the isolated pubic symphysis was measured. Different
dimensions of pubic symphysis. Pattern of growth of pubic symphysis were compared with gestational age. Results:
Anterior and posterior vertical height and thickness of pubic symphysis at all the three levels i.e. upper, middle and
lower grew constantly throughout intrauterine life. Different measurements of pubic symphysis showed variable growth
rates in different groups of foetuses. Conclusion: The present morphometrical study on foetuses gives baseline
dimensions of the symphysis at different gestational age, which can hint towards one of the many congenital anomalies
afflicting it.
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Fetus, gestational age, morphometry, pubic symphysis
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Haque Mahboobul, Faruqi Nafis A, Yunus S M. Development of Pubic Symphysis - A morphometric Study in Foetuses. Annals of International Medical and Dental Research. 2016 Mar-Apr; 2(2): 59-62.