* Clinica Sanatrix. Caracas. Venezuela.
** Clinica Avila. Caracas.Venezuela.

Case report

This is a case of a lethal skeletal dysplasia diagnosed at 14 weeks of gestation. Ultrasound examination showed increased nuchal translucency, severe micromelic shortening of all extremities, short, narrow thorax, protuberant abdomen. The vertebral bodies were not ossified. Calvarium was enlarged with bulging forehead and depressed nasal bridge. Patient decided for the termination of the pregnancy. The final diagnosis based on the ultrasound findings and X-ray images was Achondrogenesis, type I.

Images 1,2: Image 1 shows an axial view of the fetal head. Image 2 shows a parasagittal view, note small thorax and protuberant abdomen.