Curriculum of Obstetrics
TOPIC 22
COMMON FETAL ANOMALIES
RATIONALE
Congenital fetal anomalies are an important factor contributing to perinatal mortality and morbidity. Prenatal detection of congenital malformations is an integral part of antenatal care. Furthermore, routine examination of the neonate is important for early detection of congenital anomalies.
GOAL
Recognize the causes, types, and methods of diagnosis of common congenital anomalies
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
l List different causes of congenital anomalies
l Describe different methods of prenatal diagnosis of congenital anomalies
l Recognize the management of pregnancy complicated by fetal anomalies
CONTENT
l Classification of congenital anomalies
l Etiology of congenital anomalies
l Prenatal diagnosis of congenital anomalies
l Role of prevention in the management of congenital anomalies
