USG features of fetal death | PGI Nov 2017 Preparations MCQ

USG features of fetal death are-

A. Halo’ sign of head 
B. Heart beat absent 
C. Spalding sign 
D. Hegar’s sign
E. Goodle’s sign


Ans. (B) Heart beat absent :
Fetal signs of IUD on ultrasound
— Lack of all fetal motions
— Oligohydramnios, callapsed bones
•X-rayfindings
— Spalding sign (overriding of scalp bones)
—Rohetts sign.(Gas in heart, great vessels detected as early in 12 hrs. after death)
— Hyperflexion of spine
— Crowding of ribs
between. 6-10 wks. of pregnancy