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Maite Solé Wrote:
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> > Nuchal fold assessment, which consists in the
> measurement of the thickness of the foetal neck
> between 18 and 22 weeks. Generally, a nuchal fold
> below 6 mm between the mentioned 18 and 22 weeks
> is normal in most cases; however, when the nuchal
> measures over 6 mm, it is indicative of increased
> risk of Down syndrome.
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