Anomaly Scan

An ultrasound scan taken between the 18th and 21st week of pregnancy is an Anomaly Scan. The prime objective of this scan is to determine the healthy development of the fetus. The scan especially focuses on assessing the development of all the major organs and to rule out any major physical abnormalities. With an anomaly scan, doctors will also make other vital observations such as the location of the placenta and the sufficiency of amniotic fluid.

Anderson Diagnostics & Labs is the most reputed diagnostic centre for getting an anomaly scan in Chennai. The dated scan is a 2D or 3D black and white image that reveals the side-view of the baby in the mother’s uterus. The images will also include the fetus’ hands and legs. An anomaly scan will be assessed by the radiologist who will give a detailed diagnostic report of the findings.

An ultrasound anomaly scan is a non-invasive, painless procedure, which lasts about thirty minutes. The patient is sometimes asked to come for the appointment with a full bladder. This will allow the sonographer to take clearer images of the fetus.

The patient is asked to lie on a couch and uncover the abdomen area. The sonographer applies a generous amount of gel on the exposed abdomen.

The gel facilitates proper contact between the abdomen and the handheld probe that the sonographer passes over the abdomen.

As the probe moves over the abdomen, black and white images of the fetus can be seen on the ultrasound screen.