The importance of biochemical and ultrasound markers in prenatal diagnosis: current methods and development perspectives

This paper explores the role of biochemical and ultrasound markers in prenatal diagnosis, emphasizing their importance in early detection of chromosomal and structural abnormalities in the fetus. It aims to characterize the most relevant diagnostic markers, evaluate the sensitivity and specificity...

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Main Authors: Adam Torbicki, Piotr Gaworek, Michał Korpalski, Krzysztof Pawlikowski, Marek Żygłowicz, Dominik Augustyn, Maria Pawluczyk, Mateusz Marciniak, Alicja Trybuła
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Published: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń 2025-06-01
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Piotr Gaworek
Michał Korpalski
Krzysztof Pawlikowski
Marek Żygłowicz
Dominik Augustyn
Maria Pawluczyk
Mateusz Marciniak
Alicja Trybuła
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Michał Korpalski
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Maria Pawluczyk
Mateusz Marciniak
Alicja Trybuła
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description This paper explores the role of biochemical and ultrasound markers in prenatal diagnosis, emphasizing their importance in early detection of chromosomal and structural abnormalities in the fetus. It aims to characterize the most relevant diagnostic markers, evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of current methods, and discuss modern advancements such as non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). Biochemical and ultrasound markers remain fundamental tools in prenatal screening, providing crucial information for risk stratification and early intervention. The integration of traditional methods with advanced technologies such as NIPT offers a comprehensive approach to fetal health assessment. Continuous refinement of diagnostic algorithms and broader access to non-invasive testing are key directions for future development, aiming to improve both prenatal care quality and patient safety.
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spelling doaj-art-fd0b74b01d71465087caac2c8e7083312025-08-20T03:22:52ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182025-06-014210.12775/QS.2025.42.61022The importance of biochemical and ultrasound markers in prenatal diagnosis: current methods and development perspectivesAdam Torbickihttps://orcid.org/0009-0004-4986-101XPiotr Gaworek0https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0446-8067Michał Korpalski1https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1182-551XKrzysztof Pawlikowski2https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6193-9671Marek Żygłowicz3https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0139-8688Dominik Augustynhttps://orcid.org/0009-0003-7974-8897Maria Pawluczyk4https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1626-7494Mateusz Marciniak5https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9652-9094Alicja Trybuła6https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3335-4281Międzyleski Specialist Hospital in Warsaw, Bursztynowa 2 street, 04-749 Warsaw, PolandDr. Tytus Chałubiński Radom Specialist Hospital, Adolfa Tochtermana 1 Street, 26-610 Radom, Poland University Clinical Center of the Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1A, 02-097 Warsaw, PolandLudwik Rydygier Specialist Hospital, Złota Jesień 1 Street, 31-826 Kraków, PolandDistrict Hospital in Sochaczew, Batalionów Chłopskich 3/7 Street, 96-500 Sochaczew, PolandMikołaj Kopernik Provincial Multi-Specialist Center of Oncology and Traumatology Pabianicka 62, 93-513 Łódź, PolandKazimierz Pułaski University of Technology and Humanities in Radom: Radom, Mazovia, PL Jacka Malczewskiego 29, 26-600 Radom This paper explores the role of biochemical and ultrasound markers in prenatal diagnosis, emphasizing their importance in early detection of chromosomal and structural abnormalities in the fetus. It aims to characterize the most relevant diagnostic markers, evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of current methods, and discuss modern advancements such as non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). Biochemical and ultrasound markers remain fundamental tools in prenatal screening, providing crucial information for risk stratification and early intervention. The integration of traditional methods with advanced technologies such as NIPT offers a comprehensive approach to fetal health assessment. Continuous refinement of diagnostic algorithms and broader access to non-invasive testing are key directions for future development, aiming to improve both prenatal care quality and patient safety. https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/61022prenatal diagnosisbiochemical markersultrasound markersPAPP-A
spellingShingle Adam Torbicki
Piotr Gaworek
Michał Korpalski
Krzysztof Pawlikowski
Marek Żygłowicz
Dominik Augustyn
Maria Pawluczyk
Mateusz Marciniak
Alicja Trybuła
The importance of biochemical and ultrasound markers in prenatal diagnosis: current methods and development perspectives
Quality in Sport
prenatal diagnosis
biochemical markers
ultrasound markers
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title The importance of biochemical and ultrasound markers in prenatal diagnosis: current methods and development perspectives
title_full The importance of biochemical and ultrasound markers in prenatal diagnosis: current methods and development perspectives
title_fullStr The importance of biochemical and ultrasound markers in prenatal diagnosis: current methods and development perspectives
title_full_unstemmed The importance of biochemical and ultrasound markers in prenatal diagnosis: current methods and development perspectives
title_short The importance of biochemical and ultrasound markers in prenatal diagnosis: current methods and development perspectives
title_sort importance of biochemical and ultrasound markers in prenatal diagnosis current methods and development perspectives
topic prenatal diagnosis
biochemical markers
ultrasound markers
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url https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/61022
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