Increased nuchal translucency in 13th week fetal ultrasound characteristic of ?
A. Turner syndrome
B. Down’s syndrome
C. Hydrocephalus
D. Klinefelter syndrome
Correct answer : B. Down’s syndrome
Down’s syndrome is the most common cause of increased nuchal translucency in fetal ultrasound. The other causes are Trisomy 13, Trisomy 18, Klinefelter syndrome & Turner’s syndrome.