[Antenatal diagnosis of albinism fetuses by fetalscopy].

OBJECTIVE

To popularize the clinical utility of fetalscopy in antenatal diagnosis of albinism fetuses.

METHODS

Fetalscopy examination was carried out in 85 high-risk pregnancy women, during 17 to 26 gestational weeks. Guided by the ultrasonography, the fetalscopy was inserted into the aminotic sac. Albinism fetuses was diagnosed by the color of the fetal hair.

RESULTS

Fetalscopy were succeed in 79 of 85 high-risk women (93%). 63 fetuses were diagnosed as normal, 16 fetuses was diagnosed of albinism. There were 2 false-positive cases at 17 weeks of gestation due to mistaking wooly hair for hair.

CONCLUSION

Fetalscopy is a quick, accurate, safe method in antenatal diagnosis of heredity diseases, such as albinism.