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Can cleft palate be detected by amniocentesis?

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Amniocentesis also know as chorionic villous sampling is done to detect genetic abnormalities and metabolic defects in the fetus. Down's syndrome , neural tube defects , trisomy 18 and 13 can be detected. read more

Amniocentesis also know as chorionic villous sampling is done to detect genetic abnormalities and metabolic defects in the fetus. Down's syndrome , neural tube defects , trisomy 18 and 13 can be detected. read more

Visit cleft doctor: If the cleft was found on ultrasound, then this means the baby has a cleft lip, and maybe cleft palate. The cleft palate can rarely be seen on ultrasound. You should visit with the coordinator or team leader of your local cleft team to get all the information you want. read more

Amniocentesis can detect certain neural tube defects (diseases where the brain and spinal column don't develop properly), such as spina bifida and anencephaly. Because ultrasound is performed at the time of amniocentesis, it may detect birth defects that are not detected by amniocentesis (such as cleft palate, cleft lip, club foot, or heart defects). read more

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