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Ultrasound

Beryl R. Benacerraf, MD - USA
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Personal Information:

Date of Birth: April 29, 1949

Place of Birth: New York, New York

Married with two children

Education:

  • 1967 The Brearley School, New York
  • 1971 B.A. Barnard College, cum laude
  • 1976 M.D. Harvard Medical School, (AOA)

Postdoctoral Training:

Internship and Residency:

  • 1976-1977 Surgical Intern, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
  • 1977-1980 Resident in Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital

Fellowship:

1980-1981 Fellow in Ultrasound and Computerized Tomography, Brigham and Women's Hospital

Licensure and Certification:

  • 1978 Massachusetts License 
  • 1980 Boards Diagnostic Radiology, American Board of Radiology

Academic Appointments:

  • 1980-1981 Fellow in Radiology, Harvard Medical School
  • 1981-1982 Instructor in Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
  • 1984-1985 Clinical Instructor in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harvard Medical School
  • 1985-1987 Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School
  • 1985-1987 Clinical Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harvard Medical School
  • 1987-1993 Clinical Associate Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology & Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School
  • 1987-1994 Clinical Associate Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School
  • 1993- Clinical Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology & Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School
  • 1994- Clinical Professor, Radiology, Harvard Medical School

Other Professional Positions and Major Visiting Appointments:

  • 1971-1972 Research Assistant, Laboratorio Biologia Cellulare, Rome
  • 1982- Medical director & President, Diagnostic Ultrasound Associates
  • 1985- Consultant in Obstetrical Ultrasound, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital
  • 1985- Consultant in Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital
  • 1991-1993 Co-Director of Obstetrical Ultrasound at Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
  • 1993 - Director of Obstetrical Ultrasound, Massachusetts General Hospital , Harvard Medical School.

Memberships, Offices and Committee Assignments in Professional Societies:

  • 1980- American College of Radiology
  • Elected Fellow, 1999
  • 1980- Massachusetts Radiological Society
  • 1982- Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
  • RSNA - Committee member : New Horizons lecture (1998)
  • RSNA- Program committee - Ultrasound (1999-2000)
  • 1982- New England Roentgen Ray Society
  • 1982- New England Society of Ultrasound in Medicine
  • 1982- American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM)
  • Elected Fellow 1988
  • Board of Governors 1997-2000
  • Central Program Committee 1997-
  • Categorical course chairperson 1998
  • Scientific Program chairperson 1999
  • Vice Chair of central program committee 1999-2001

Abstract review committees:

  • Member 1990-1992, and Chairperson 1992: fetal cardiac committee
  • Chairperson 1993-95,97: fetal anomalies.
  • Practice Accreditation Commission (1996-)
  • Practice Accreditation Council (1996-)
  • Education & research fund advisory 1996-2003
  • Education Committee 1998-2000
  • Clinical Standards Committee 2000-2001
  • CME committee 1990-92,1999-2001
  • Exhibit advisory committee 1998-2001
  • Educational Council of AIUM 2000-
  • 1985- Boston Obstetrical Society, Associate Fellow
  • 1990- Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (SRU)
  • 1992 - Fellow of SRU
  • 1992- International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecol.
  • Young investigator abstract review committee (1993)
  • Board of Governors (1992 - )
  • Executive Committee (1999 - )
  • Treasurer (1999 - )
  • 1993- Honorary member, North Western Radiological Society
  • 1996- Associate member ,Am. College Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • 1997- Honorary member, Chicago Radiological Society

Awards and Honors:

1976 Alpha Omega Alpha, Harvard Medical School

Major Research Interests:

  1.  Obstetrical and Gynecological Ultrasound
  2. Perinatal Medicine and Genetics

Medical Student Teaching:

  • 1983-2000 Yearly lecturer in Pathophysiology Reproductive Block, 3rd year medical students, Harvard Medical School/ Harvard HST program
  • 1998,1999,2000 Guest Lecturer in special course on the origins of disease elective, Harvard Medical School
  • 1990-2000 Participant in Harvard Medical Student OB GYN clerkship at Brigham & Women's Hospital (until 1992) and Massachusetts General Hospital (from 1993- )

Other Teaching Experience:

Course Director & organizer of the following post-graduate courses:

  • Harvard Medical School Symposium on advanced fetal sonography (1987-2000)
  • AIUM Practical Aspects of OB GYN Ultrasound NYC (1999, 2001)
  • AIUM preconvention 5 courses in San Francisco (2000)

1983-99 Lecturer in many CME Harvard postgraduate courses at Harvard Medical School:

  • Beth Israel Hospital OB GYN (1985)
  • Maternal Fetal Medicine (OB/GYN) -yearly-Brigham &Women's Hosp (yearly until 1995)
  • Radiology Resident review course (Mass. General Hospital) (1994-200)
  • Radiology (ultrasound) - yearly - Brigham & Women's Hospital (since 1988-2000)
  • Women's Imaging - Brigham & Women's Hospital (1994,95)

1986-99 Lecturer in non-Harvard postgraduate courses:

  • AIUM preconvention course (1992,1995,1997,1998,1999,2000)
  • AIUM sponsored OB GYN ultrasound course in Miami FL (1996,1997)
  • AIUM Practical Aspects of OB GYN Ultrasound in NYC (1999)
  • Boston University Medical Center OB GYN course(<1990)
  • Bowman Gray School of Medicine (OB GYN)-Colorado1994 & New Orleans 1997,1999
  • Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Orlando FL(1992,1994,1997,1999,)
  • Cedar-Sinai Medical Center course in Ft Lauderdale, FL (1999)
  • Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York (1992)
  • Davis Radiology course, Sacramento CA, (1997)
  • Fairfax Hospital, Washington DC ( <1990)
  • George Washington University, Washington DC(<1990)
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine , Baltimore & Chicago (1990,1999)
  • King's College, London England (<1990)
  • L.A. Radiol Society Ultrasound in Los Angeles CA,(1992,1994,1995,1996,1998,1999,2000)
  • Leading Edge in Ultrasound, Jefferson University (1993,1997)
  • Masters Symposium Ultrasound in OB & GYN, New York City (1998,2000)
  • Mount Auburn Hospital Genetics Meeting (1996)
  • New England Roentgen Ray Society Ultrasound course several years through 1996,1999,2000)
  • North West Radiological Society (1993)
  • Phoenix Perinatal Associates, Phoenix AZ (1990, 1993,1995,1999)
  • Pittsburgh PA - Fetal Cardiology course (1995)
  • Pittsburgh University, Pittsburgh PA (1991)
  • Rhode Island Hospital Radiology course (< 1990)
  • Rush Medical College , Chicago (<1990)
  • Sarasota Memorial Hosp / Symposia Medicus (1998)
  • Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound - (1992,1997,1999)
  • St Peter's Medical Center, New Brunswick NJ, (1997,1998)
  • State University N.Y. (1990,91)
  • Structural fetal anomalies (total picture) - Baltimore MD (1993,1996)
  • Swedish Hospital, Seattle WA (1991, 1993,1995,1997,1999)
  • Tufts New England Medical Center OB GYN Ultrasound course (1991)
  • UCSD Medical Center, San Diego CA (1992)
  • UCSF Medical Center, San Francisco CA (1994,1998)
  • Univ. Michigan ultrasound course, Ann Arbor (1995)
  • Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN (1991)
  • Wake Forest School of Medicine , New Orleans course (1999)

 

Non Post-Graduate Course Teaching:

  • 1991-2000 American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine: Lecturer (Meet the Prof.) , moderator , refresher course speaker.
  • 1996 categorical course director and moderator (Advanced Fetal Anomalies).
  • 1991, 1994,1999 Visiting Professor and Obstetrical Grand Rounds at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
  • 1999 Visiting Prof / Grand Round OB GYN Cornell Medical Center New York City
  • Plenary speaker and round table speaker: Ninth World Congress in Obstetrical and Gynecological Ultrasound, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • 1999 Philadelphia Roentgen Ray Society, lecture
  • 1998 Radiology Grand Rounds, Brigham & Women's Hospital
  • 1998 American Roent. Soc. refresher course, San Francisco CA
  • 1993,97,98,99 University of Massachusetts Hospital, Worcester Ma.
  • Visiting Professor and Radiology Grand Rounds
  • 1992-9 Radiological Society of North America: moderator for session on Obstetrical Ultrasound (Chicago Dec.1992,1999), and Refresher course Obstetrical Ultrasound (Chicago, Dec.1993,4,6,8,9), Special Focus Session on Obstetrical Ultrasound (Chicago 1996)
  • 1995,1997,1999 Grand Rounds in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston MA
    1996,1998 Film panelist at AIUM meeting
  • 1985,89,93,96,98 Lecturer at New England Soc. of Ultrasound in Medicine
  • 1998 Plenary speaker: Meeting sponsored by Artemesia, Rome Italy
  • 1998 Grand Rounds Emerson Hospital, MA
  • 1998 Visiting Prof / Grand Round OB GYN Lenox Hill Hospital New York City
  • 1998 Visiting Prof / Grand Round, Radiology Hopital Sainte-Justine, Montreal CA
  • 1998 American Roentgen Ray Society: Refresher course speaker San Francisco CA
  • 1998 Plenary lecturer at Eighth World Congress in Obstetrical and Gynecological Ultrasound, Edinburg UK
  • 1997 University of Chicago Medical Center: Visiting Prof in Radiology
  • 1997 Hutzel Hospital, Wayne State Med Center: visiting Prof OB GYN
  • 1997 Plenary lecturer at Seventh World Congress in Obstetrical and Gynecological Ultrasound, Washington DC
  • 1997 New York Academy of Science- Summit on Routine Ultrasound - New York City
  • 1996 Boston University School Medicine Radiology Rounds
  • 1996 Plenary lecturer at Sixth World Congress in Obstetrical and Gynecological Ultrasound, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
  • 1984,87,93,96 Panelist and lecturer at New England Roentgen Ray Soc.
  • 1988,89,91,93,95,96,99 Grand Rounds, Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital, Boston, MA
  • 1995 Visiting Prof. & Radiology Grand Rounds at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital
  • 1995 World Symposium of Perinatal Medicine - plenary speaker
  • 1995 Plenary lecturer at Fifth World Congress in Obstetrical and Gynecological Ultrasound, Kyoto, Japan.
  • 1995 Gottesfeld-Hohler Memorial Ultrasound Think Tank: UCLA conference center: The Future of Obstetrical Ultrasound.
  • 1995 Pennsylvania Hospital, Grand Rounds Pediatric Cardiology
  • 1994 Radiology Grand Rounds, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston MA.
  • 1994 Radiology Grand Rounds and visiting professor, Yale University Medical Center.
  • 1994 Obstetrical Grand Rounds, St Elizabeth/St Margaret's Hospital.
  • 1994 Plenery lecturer at Fourth World Congress in Obstetrical and Gynecological Ultrasound, Boudapest, Hungary
  • 1994 Obstetrical Grand Rounds/Visiting Professor, UCLA Medical Center (OB GYN)
  • 1993 Northwestern University Medical School, Prentice Women's Hospital, Visiting Professor
  • 1993 Eliot L. Silbar Memorial Lecture, Northwestern University Medical School
  • 1993 Visiting Professor, Radiology, St Paul Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  • 1993 Plenery lecturer at Third World Congress in Obstetrical and Gynecological Ultrasound, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • 1993 Minicourse director: Third World Congress in Obstetrical and Gynecological Ultrasound, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • 1993 Speaker, evening meeting North Shore Radiological Society, Beverly, Massachusetts.
  • 1993 Speaker, evening meeting , Phoenix Ultrasound Society, AZ
  • 1992 Visiting professor at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital Dept Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • 1992 Plenery lecturer at Second World Congress in Obstetrical and Gynecological Ultrasound, in Bonn, Germany.
  • 1982-84,87,89,92 Grand Rounds, OB GYN, Brigham and Women's Hospital
  • 1991 Plenery lecturer at First World Congress in Obstetrical and Gynecological Ultrasound, London, England.
  • 1991 Lecturer at 8th International Congress of Human Genetics, Washington DC.
  • 1991 Visiting Professor and Radiology Grand Rounds, Winnipeg General Hospital, Health Science Center, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • 1990,91 Lecturer at District 1 chapter of Am. Coll. Ob Gyn (ACOG) in Gloucester MA, and in Quebec, Canada
  • 1990 Visiting professor at University of Washington, Seattle.
  • 1990 Lecturer at AIUM Washington State Chapter Meeting, Seattle.
  • 1990 Participant and moderator in Masters Program in OB GYN at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, New Orleans
  • 1990 Grand Rounds, Division of Genetics, Children's Hospital, Boston, MA.
  • 1990 Grand Rounds, Cardiology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston MA.
  • 1990 Lecturer at the Children's Hospital Senior Staff Rounds, Boston , MA
  • 1983,86,89 Grand Rounds, OB GYN, Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, Ma.
  • 1988 Grand Rounds, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Mount Sinai Hospital , New York City
  • 1988 Pediatric Grand Rounds, Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, Boston Ma
  • 1988 Moderator of OB-GYN scientific session at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Washington DC
  • 1986 Grand Rounds and visiting professor, OB GYN, University of Massachusetts, Worcester, Ma
  • 1986 Grand Rounds and Visiting Professor, OB GYN, Maine Medical Center
  • 1986 Pediatric Grand Rounds , Tufts New England Medical Center
  • 1985 Grand Rounds and Visiting Professor, OB GYN , St Francis Hospital, Hartford, CT
  • 1984 Grand Rounds , Radiology, Deaconess Hospital, Boston
  • 1984 Grand Rounds OB GYN, St. Margaret's Hospital, Dorchester Ma

 

Peer Review Activity:

1. Member of Editorial Boards:

  • Ultrasound Quarterly (1987-1999 ).
  • Ultrasound Obstet. Gynecol.(1991-)
  • Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine (1992 -)
  • Journal of Gynecological Technique (1994 -1999)
  • Prenatal Diagnosis (1994-)
  • Journal of Women's Imaging (1996-)
  • Journal of Clinical Ultrasound (1996-)

2. Peer review of articles for :

  • American Journal of Medical Genetics
  • American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • American Journal of Roentgenology
  • Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy
  • International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics
  • Journal of Clinical Ultrasound
  • Journal of Maternal Fetal Medicine
  • Journal of Perinatal Medicine
  • Journal Ultrasound in Medicine
  • Lancet
  • New England Journal of Medicine
  • Prenatal Diagnosis
  • Radiology Editor's Recognition Award for Distinction in Reviewing :1989-97
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Ultrasound Obstetrics and Gynecology

3. Book Review Editor for Ultrasound Obstet. Gynecol.(1996-1999)

4. Grant review: National Institutes of Health - March of Dimes.

5. CD-ROM review committee for American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Fetal Ultrasound Simulator

Grant support:

1978 Proctor Fund of Harvard Medical School: for investigation of the efficacy of chest radiography in symptomatic patients. PI.

1988 NIH support for participation in large collaborative study for investigation of routine fetal sonography - RADIUS study. Fredric Frigoletto PI

1994-6 Sponsor of the Massachusetts chapter of American Heart Association Award for support of Cardiology Fellow Lisa Hornberger.

 

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Original Reports:

1. Dreyfuss J, Benacerraf B. Saddle cancers of the colon and their progression to annular carcinoma. Radiology 1978; 129:189-93.

2. Benacerraf B. Obstipation and sigmoid colon stenosis in a 75 yr old woman. Radiological-Pathological Correlation Cenference. Appl Radiol. 1979; 47-53.

3. Benacerraf F, McLoud T, Rhea J, Tritschler V, Libby P. An assessment of the contribution of chest roentgenography in outpatients with acute chest complaints. A prospective study. Radiology 1981; 138:293-9.

4. Benacerraf B, Frigoletto F. Amniocentesis under continuous ultrasound guidance: A series of 232 cases. Obstet Gynecol. 1983; 62:760-3.

5. Birnholz J, Benacerraf B. The development of human fetal hearing. Science 1983; 222:516-8.

6. Benacerraf B, Parker-Jones K, Schiff I. Decidual cast mimicking an intrauterine gestational sac and fetal pole in a patient with ectopic pregnancy. J Reprod Med. 1984; 29(7):498-500.

7. Benacerraf B, Osathanondh R, Bieber F. Achondrogenesis type I. Ultrasound diagnosis in utero. J Clin Ultrasound 1984; 12:357-9.

8. Benacerraf B, Gatter M, Ginsburgh F. Ultrasound diagnosis of meconium-stained amniotic fluid. Am J Obstst Gynecol. 1984; 149(5): 570-2.

9. Benacerraf B, Frigoletto F, Bieber F. The fetal face: ultrasound examination. Radiology 1984; 153(2): 495-7.

10. Barss V, Benacerraf B, Frigoletto F. Second trimester oligohydramnios, a predictor of poor fetal outcome. Obstet Gynecol. 1984; 64(5):608-10.

11. Benacerraf B, Kearney G, Gittes R. Ultrasound diagnosis of small asymptomatic bladder carcinoma in patients referred for gynecological scan. J Urol. 1984; 132:892-3.

12. Benacerraf B, Frigoletto F. Mid-trimester fetal thoracentesis. J Clin Ultrasound 1985; 13:202-204.

13. Benacerraf B, Frigoletto F. Prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of clubfoot. Radiology 1985; 155: 211-13.

14. Benacerraf B, Rinehart J, Schiff I. Sonographic diagnosis of simultaneous intrauterine and ectopic pregnancy. J. Ultrasound Med. 1985; 4:321-2.

15. Benacerraf B, Barss V, Laboda L. A sonographic sign for the detection in the second trimester of the fetus with Down's syndrome. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1985; 151:1078-9.

16. Barss V, Benacerraf B, Frigoletto F. Antenatal sonographic diagnosis of fetal gastrointestinal malformations. Pediatrics 1985; 76:445-9.

17. Benacerraf B, Frigoletto F. Sonographic sign for the detection of early fetal ascites in the management of severe isoimmune disease without intrauterine transfusion. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1985; 152:1039-41.

18. Barss V, Benacerraf B, Frigoletto F. Sonographic detection of fetal hydrops. J Reprod Med. 1985; 30(1)893-4.

19. Benacerraf B, Frigoletto F, Martini C. Sonographic findings in severe preeclampsia 24 hours prior to clinical signs. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1985; 152:684-5.

20. Barss V, Benacerraf B, Frigoletto F. Ultrasonographic determination of chorion type in twin gestation. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1985; 179:779-83.

21. Benacerraf B, Frigoletto F, Laboda L. Sonographic diagnosis of Down's syndrome in the second trimester. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1985; 153:49-52.

22. Greene M, Benacerraf B, Crawford J. Hydranencephaly: ultrasonographic appearance during in utero evolution. Radiology 1985; 156:779-80.

23. Sanders S, Chin A, Parness I, Benacerraf B, Greene M, Epstein M, Colan S, Frigoletto F. Prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart defects in thoracoabdominally conjoined twins. New Eng J Med 1985; 313:370-4.

24. Benacerraf B, Frigoletto F. Fetal respiratory movements: only part of the biophysical profile. Obstet Gynecol 1986; 67:556-7.

25. Benacerraf B, Greene M. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia: us diagnosis prior to 22 weeks gestation. Radiology 1986; 158:809-10.

26. Benacerraf B, Greene M, Barss V. Prenatal sonographic diagnosis of congenital hemivertebrae. J Ultrasound Med 1986; 5:257-9.

27. Benacerraf B, Frigoletto F, Greene M. Abnormal facial features and extremities in human trisomy syndromes: prenatal us appearance. Radiology 1986; 159:243-6.

28. Saltzman D, Benacerraf B, Frigoletto F. Diagnosis and management of fetal facial clefts. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1986; 155:377-9.

29. Frigoletto F, Greene M, Benacerraf B, Barss V, Saltzman D. Ultrasonographic fetal surveillance in the management of the isoimmunized pregnancy. New Eng J Med 1986; 315:430-3.

30. Benacerraf B, Frigoletto F, Wilson M. Successful midtrimester thoracentesis with analysis of the lymphocyte population in the pleural effusion. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1986; 155:398-9.

31. Benacerraf B. Antenatal sonographic diagnosis of congenital clubfoot: a possible indication for amniocentesis. J Clin Ultrasound 1986; 14:703-6.

32. Barss V, Benacerraf B, Frigoletto F, Greene M. Use of a small-gauge needle for intrauterine fetal transfusions. Am J Obstet Gyn 1986; 155:1057-8.

33. Benacerraf B, Frigoletto F. In utero treatment of a fetus with diaphragmatic hernia complicated by hydrops. Am J Obstet Gyn 1986; 155:817-8.

34. Benacerraf B, Frigoletto FD. Prenatal sonographic diagnosis of isolated congenital cystic hygroma, unassociated with lymphedema or other morphologic abnormality. J Ultrasound Med 1987; 6:63-6.

35. Rohr F, Dogerty L, Wasibren S, Bailey I, Ampola M, Benacerraf B, Levy H. New England Maternal PKU Project: prospective study of untreated and treated pregnancies and their outcomes. J Peds 1987; 110:391-8.

36. Greene M, Benacerraf B, Frigoletto F. Reliable criteria for the sonographic diagnosis of alobar holoprosencephaly. Am J Obstet Gyn 1987; 156: 687-9.

37. Penso C, Redline RW, Benacerraf B. A sonographic sign which predicts which fetuses with hydrocephalus have an associated neural tube defect. J Ultrasound in Med 1987; 6:307-11.

38. Benacerraf B, Adzick S. Fetal diaphragmatic hernia: ultrasound diagnosis and clinical outcome in 19 cases. Am J Obstet Gyn 1987; 156:573-6.

39. Benacerraf B, Barss V, Saltzman D, Greene M, Penso C, Frigoletto F. Acute fetal distress associated with percutaneous umbilical blood sampling. Am J Obstet Gyn. 1987; 156:1218-1220.

40. Benacerraf B, Birnholz JC. The diagnosis of fetal hydrocephalus prior to 22 weeks. J Clin Ultrasound. 1987; 15: 531-536.

41. Benacerraf B. Asymptomatic cysts of the fetal choroid plexus in the second trimester. J Ultrasound in Med. 1987; 6:475-478.

42. Benacerraf B, Frigoletto F, Cramer D. Down syndrome: sonographic sign for diagnosis in the second-trimester fetus. Radiology 1987; 163:811-3.

43. Friedman A, Barbieri R, Benacerraf B, Schiff I. Treatment of leiomyomata with intranasal or subcutaneous leuprolide, a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist. Fertility and Sterility. 1987; 48:560-564.

44. Benacerraf B, Pober B, Sanders S. Accuracy of fetal echocardiography. Radiology. 1987;165:847-9.

45. Benacerraf B, Frigoletto F. Soft tissue nuchal fold in the second-trimester fetus: standards for normal measurements compared with those in Down syndrome. Am J Obstet Gyn. 1987;157:1146-9.

46. Benacerraf B, Gelman R, Frigoletto F. Sonographic identification of second-trimester fetuses with Down's syndrome. N Engl J Med. 1987;317:1371-6.

47. Lockwood C, Benacerraf B, Krinsky A, Blakemore K, Belanger K, Mahoney M, Hobbins J. A sonographic screening method for Down syndrome. Am J Obstet Gyn. 1987;157:803-8.

48. Benacerraf B, Miller W, Frigoletto F. Sonographic detection of fetuses with trisomies 13 and 18: accuracy and limitations. Am J Obstet Gyn. 1988; 158:404-9.

49. Benacerraf B, Barss V, Saltzman D, Greene M, Penso C, Frigoletto F. Fetal abnormalities: diagnosis or treatment with percutaneous umbilical blood sampling under continuous us guidance. Radiology. 1988;166:105-7.

50. Benacerraf B. Intrauterine growth retardation in the first trimester associated with triploidy. J Ultrasound Med. 1988; 7:153-4.

51. Saltzman D, Adzick S, Benacerraf B. Fetal cystic adenomatoid malformation of the lung: apparent improvement in utero. Obstet & Gyn. 1988; 71:1000-1002

52. Lister J, Kane J, Erhmann R, Benacerraf B. Ultrasound appearance of adenomyosis mimicking adenocarcinoma in a postmenopausal woman. J Clin Ultrasound 1988;16:519-521.

53. Benacerraf B, Lister J, Duponte B. First trimester diagnosis of fetal abnormalities. J Reprod Med 1988; 33:777-780.

54. Benacerraf B, Osathanondh R, Frigoletto F. Sonographic demonstration of hypoplasia of the middle phalanx of the fifth digit: a finding associated with Down syndrome. Am J Obstet Gyn 1988;159:181-3.

55. Barss V, Benacerraf B, Frigoletto F, Greene M, Penso C, Saltzman D, Nadel A, Heffner L, Scherl J, Doubilet P. Management of isoimmunized pregnancy by use of intravascular techniques. Am J Obstet & Gyncol 1988;159:932-7.

56. Benacerraf BR, Frigoletto FD. Prenatal ultrasonographic recognition of Goldenhar's Syndrome. Am J Obstet & Gynecol 1988; 159: 950-2.

57. Benacerraf BR, Gelman R, Frigoletto FD. Sonographically estimated fetal weights: Accuracy and limitations. Am J Obstet Gyncol 1988;159:1118-21.

58. Benacerraf BR, Greene M, Saltzman D, Barss V, Penso C, Nadel A, Heffner L, Stryker J, Sandstrom M, Frigoletto F. Early amniocentesis for prenatal cytogenetic evaluation. Radiology 1988;169:709-10.

59. Benacerraf BR. Fetal hydrocephalus: diagnosis and significance. Radiology 1988;169: 858-9.

60. Finkler NJ, Benacerraf BR, Wolciechowski C, Lavin PT, Knapp RC. Comparison of serum CA 125, clinical impression, and ultrasound in the preoperative evaluation of ovarian masses. Obstet & Gynecol 1988;72:659-64.

61. Parness I, Sanders S, Yeager S, Benacerraf B, Van Praagh R. Echocardiographic diagnosis of fetal heart defects in midtrimester. Am J Dis Child 1988;66:1137-45.

62. Benacerraf B, Chaudhury AK. Echogenic fetal bowel in the third trimester associated with meconium ileus secondary to cystic fibrosis. J Reprod Med 1989; 34: 299-300.

63. Benacerraf BR, Laboda LA. Cyst of the fetal choroid plexus: a normal variant? Am J Obstet & Gynecol 1989;160:319-321.

64. Benacerraf BR, Saltzman DH, Sanders SP. Sonographic sign suggesting the prenatal diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta. J Ultrasound Med 1989;8: 65-69.

65. Benacerraf B, Greene M, Holmes L. The prenatal sonographic features of Noonan's Syndrome. J Ultrasound Med. 1989;8:59-63.

66. Greene M, Hare J, Cloherty J, Benacerraf B, Soeldner JS. First trimester hemoglobin A1 and risk for major malformation and spontaneous abortion in diabetic pregnancy. Teratology 1989;39:225-231.

67. Friedman A, Harrison-Atlas D, Barbieri R, Benacerraf B, Gleason R, Schiff I. A randomized placebo-controlled, double-blind study evaluating the efficacy of leuprolide acetate depot in the treatment of uterine leiomyomata. Fertility & Sterility 1989;51:251-6.

68. Benacerraf BR, Stryker J, Frigoletto FD. Abnormal sonographic appearance of the cerebellum (banana sign): indirect sign of spina bifida. Radiology 1989;171:151-3.

69. Acker D, Spitzberg E, Benacerraf B, Sachs B, Friedman E. Ultrasonic diagnosis of incompetent cervix. J Reprod Med 1988;33:966-968.

70. Saltzman DH, Frigoletto FD, Harlow B, Barss V, Benacerraf BR. Sonographic evaluation of hydrops fetalis. Obstet & Gynecol 1989;74:106-111.

71. Benacerraf BR, Estroff JA. Transvaginal sonographic imaging of the low fetal head in the second trimester. J Ultrasound Med 1989;8:325-328.

72. Benacerraf BR, Cnaan A, Gelman R, Laboda LA, Frigoletto FD. Can sonographers reliably identify anatomy features associated with Down Syndrome? Radiology 1989;173:377-80.

73. Laboda LA, Estroff JA, Benacerraf BR. First trimester bradycardia: a sign of impending fetal loss. J Ultrasound Med 1989;8:561-3.

74. Benacerraf BR, Saltzman DH, Mandel J. Sonographic diagnosis of abnormal fetal genitalia. J Ultrasound Med 1989;8:613-7.

75. Benacerraf BR, Saltzman DH, Estroff JA, Frigoletto FD. Abnormal karyotype of fetuses with omphalocele: prediction based on omphalocele contents. Obstet & Gynecol 1990;75:317-9.

76. Benacerraf BR. Examination of the second trimester fetus with severe oligohydramnios using transvaginal scanning. Obstet & Gynecol 1990;75:491-3.

77. Benacerraf BR, Finkler NJ, Wolciechowski C, Knapp RC. Sonographic accuracy in the diagnosis of ovarian masses. J Reprod Med. 1990;35:491-5.

78. Benacerraf BR, Harlow B, Frigoletto FD. Are choroid plexus cysts an indication for second-trimester amniocentesis? Am J Obstet Gynecol 1990;162:1001-6.

79. Benacerraf BR, Harlow BL, Frigoletto FD. Hypoplasia of the middle phalanx of the fifth digit: a feature of the second trimester fetus with Down Syndrome. J Ultrasound Med 1990;9:389-94.

80. Benacerraf BR, Mandell J, Estroff JA, Harlow BL, Frigoletto FD. Fetal pyelectasis: A possible association with Down Syndrome. Obstet Gynecol 1990;76:58-60.

81. Benacerraf BR. Sonographic signs of Down Syndrome in the second trimester fetus. Obstet & Gynecol Report. 1990;2:148-52.

82. Nadel A, Green JK, Holmes L, Frigoletto FD, Benacerraf BR. Absence of need for amniocentesis in patients with elevated levels of maternal serum alpha-feto protein and normal sonographic examinations. New Eng J Med 1990;323:557-61.

83. Penso C, Sandstrom M, Garber MF, Ladoulis M, Stryker J, Benacerraf B. Early amniocentesis: report of 407 cases with neonatal follow-up. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1990;76:1032-6.

84. Bromley B, Frigoletto FD, Benacerraf BR. Mild fetal lateral cerebral ventriculomegaly: clinical course and outcome. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1991;164:863-7.

85. Saltzman DH, Kraus CM, Goldman JM, Benacerraf BR. Prenatal diagnosis of lissencephaly. Prenatal Diagnosis 1991;11:139-43.

86. Mandell J, Blyth B, Peters CA, Retik AB, Estroff J, Benacerraf BR. Structural genitourinary defects detected in utero. Radiology 1991;178:193-196.

87. Mandell J, Lillihie C, Benacerraf BR. The prenatal diagnosis of imperforate anus with recto-urinary fistula: dilated fetal colon with enterolithiasis. J Pediatric Surg. 1992;27:82-84.

88. Benacerraf BR, Peters CA, Mandell J. The prenatal evolution of a nonfunctioning kidney in the setting of obstructive hydronephrosis. J Clin Ultrasound 1991;19:446-450.

89. Benacerraf BR, Neuberg D, Frigoletto FD. Humeral shortening in second trimester fetuses with Down Syndrome. Obstet Gynecol 1991;77:223-7.

90. Bromley B, Harlow BL, Laboda LA, Benacerraf BR. Small sac size in the first trimester: a predictor of poor fetal outcome. Radiology 1991;178:375-7.

91. Greene MF, Benacerraf BR. Prenatal diagnosis in diabetic gravidas: Utility of ultrasound and maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein screening. Obstet Gynecol 1991;77:520-4.

92. Barth WH, Frigoletto FD, Krauss CM, Macmillin MD, Stryker JM, Benacerraf BR. Ultrasound detection of fetal aneuploidy in patients with elevated materal serum alpha-fetoprotein. Obstet Gynecol 1991;77:1-4.

93. Benacerraf BR. Prenatal sonography of autosomal trisomies. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 1991;1:66-75.

94. Riley L, Frigoletto FD, Benacerraf BR. The implications of sonographically identified cervical changes in patients not necessarily at risk for preterm birth. J Ultrasound Med 1992;11:75-79.

95. Robichaux AG, Mandell J, Greene M, Benacerraf B, Evans MI. Fetal gastroschisis: a new complication of vesico-amniotic shunting. Fetal Diagn Therapy 1991;6:11-13.

96. Benacerraf BR, Frigoletto FD. Sonographic observation of amniotic rupture without amniotic band syndrome. J Ultrasound Med 1992;11:109-111.

97. Benacerraf BR, Pauker S, Beiber F. Prenatal sonography in trisomy 9. Prenat Diagn 1992;12;175-181.

98. Bromley B, Frigoletto FD, Cramer D, Osathanondh R, Benacerraf BR. The fetal thyroid: normal and abnormal sonographic measurements. J Ultrasound Med 1992;11:25-28.

99. Bromley B, Miller WA, Foster SC, Benacerraf BR. The prenatal sonographic features of Kniest Syndrome. J Ultrasound Med 1991;10:705-7.

100. Estroff JA, Mandell J, Benacerraf BR. Increased renal parenchymal echogenicity in the fetus: importance and clinical outcome. Radiology 1991;181:135-9.

101. Estroff JA, Benacerraf BR. Fetal umbilical vein varix: sonographic appearance and postnatal outcome. J Ultrasound Med 1992;11;69-73.

102. Bromley B, Estroff JA, Sanders S, Parad R, Roberts D, Frigoletto FD, Benacerraf BR. Fetal echocardiography: accuracy and limitations in a population at high and low risk for heart defects. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1992;166:1473-81.

103. Estroff JA, Bromley B, Benacerraf BR. Fetal meconium peritonitis without sequellae. Pediatric Radiol 1991;22:277-8.

104. Estroff JA, Shamberger RC, Diller L, Benacerraf BR. Neuroblastoma. The Fetus 1991;1(6):1-2.

105. Benacerraf BR, Neuberg D, Bromley B, Frigoletto FD. Sonographic scoring index for prenatal detection of chromosomal abnormalities. J Ultrasound Med 1992;11:449-458.

106. Mandell J, Peters CA, Estroff JA, Benacerraf BR. Late onset severe oligohydramnios associated with genitourinary abnormalities. J Urology 1992;148:515-518.

107. Estroff JA, Parad R, Frigoletto FD, Benacerraf BR. The natural history of isolated fetal hydrothorax. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 1992;2:162-165.

108. Estroff JA, Parad R, Benacerraf BR. Prevalence of cystic fibrosis in fetuses with dilated bowel. Radiology 1992;183:677-680.

109. Benacerraf BR, Laboda LA, Frigoletto FD, Thickened nuchal fold in fetuses not at risk for aneuploidy. Radiology 1992;184:239-242.

110. Mandell J, Lebowitz RL, Peters CA, Estroff JA, Bauer SB, Colodny AH, Retik AB, Benacerraf BR. Prenatal diagnosis of megacystis-megaureter association. J Urol 1992;148:1487-9.

111. Mandell J, Greene MF, Peters CA, Benacerraf BR. Aspiration of perinephric urinomas and vesicoamniotic shunt placement in fetal bladder outlet obstruction. J Ultrasound Med 1992;11:679-82.

112. Zelop C, Nadel A, Frigoletto FD, Pauker S, MacMillan M, Benacerraf BR. Placenta accreta/percreta/increta: a cause of elevated maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein. Obstet Gynecol 1992;80:693-4.

113. Nadel AS, Bromley BS, Frigoletto FD, Estroff JA, Benacerraf BR. Isolated choroid plexus cysts in the second-trimester fetus: is amniocentesis really indicated? Radiology 1992;185:545-8.

114. Bromley B, Frigoletto FD, Estroff JA, Benacerraf BR. The natural history of oligohydramnios/polyhydramnios sequence in monochorionic diamniotic twins. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 1992;2:317-20.

115. Clark PK, Hurton TL, Stryker J, Benacerraf BR. Antenatal sonographic findings in trisomy 21. J Diag Med Sonography 1992;8:316-19.

116. EstroffJA, Parad RB,Teele RL,Benacerraf BR. Echogenic vessels in the fetal thalami and basal ganglia associated with cytomegalovirus. J Ultrasound Med 1992;11:686-8.

117. Estroff JA, Scott MR, Benacerraf BR. Dandy Walker variant: prenatal sonographic features and clinical outcome. Radiology 1992;185:755-8.

118. Zelop CM,Pretorius DH, Benacerraf BR. Fetal hemivertebrae: associated anomalies, significance, and outcome. Obstet Gynecol 1993;81(3):412-6.

119. Benacerraf BR, Mulliken JB. Fetal cleft lip/palate: sonographic diagnosis and postnatal outcome. Plastic & Reconstr Surg 1993;92:1045-1051.

120. Bromley B, Brown D, Benacerraf BR. Short femur length associated with severe intrauterine growth retardation. Prenatal Diagn 1993;13:449-52.

121. Selig AM, Benacerraf BR, Greene MF, Garber MF, Genest DG. Renal dysplasia, megalocyctis and sirenomelia in four siblings. Teratology 1993;47:65-71.

122. Benacerraf BR. Who Should Be Performing Fetal Ultrasound ? Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 1993;3:1-2.

123. Benacerraf BR. Should patients with elevated levels of maternal serum a-fetoprotein always undergo amniocentesis? Radiology 1993;188:17-8.

124. Bromley B, Estroff JA, Scott M, BenacerrafBR. Brain masses: differential diagnosis. The Fetus 1993;3(2):19-22.

125. Mandell J, Peters CA, Estroff JA, Allred EN, Benacerraf BR. Human fetal compensatory renal growth. J Urol 1993;150:790-792.

126. Nadel A, Bromley BS, Benacerraf BR. Nuchal thickening or cystic hygromas in first- and early second-trimester fetuses: prognosis and outcome. Obstet Gynecol 1993;82:43-8.

127. Hurton TL, Clark PK, Benacerraf BR. The detection of spina bifida using indirect sonographic cranial signs. J Diag Med Sonography 1993;9:140-2.

128. Benacerraf BR Prenatal sonographic diagnosis of short rib polydactyly syndrome, Majewski type II. J Ultrasound Med 1993;12:552-555.

129. Bromley B, Benacerraf BR. Transient Omphalocele. J Ultrasound Med 1993;12:688-689.

130. Bromley B, Frigoletto FD,Harlow BL, Benacerraf BR, RADIUS Study Group. Biometric Measurements in Fetuses of Different Races and Gender. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 1993;3:395-402.

131. Cilento BG, Benacerraf BR, Mandell J. Pre and postnatal findings in monochorionic monoamniotic twins discordant for bilateral renal agenesis/dysgenesis. J Urol 1994:151:1034-36.

132. Bromley B, Goodman H, Benacerraf B. Comparison Between Sonographic Morphology and Doppler Wave Form for the Diagnosis of Ovarian Malignancy. Obstet Gynecol 1994;83:434-7.

133. Bromley B, Doubilet P, Frigoletto FD, Krauss C, Estroff JA, Benacerraf BR, Is fetal hyperechoic bowel on second trimester sonogram an indication for amniocentesis? Obstet Gynecol 1994;83:647-51.

134. Estroff JA, Parad RB, Share JC, Benacerraf BR. Second trimester prenatal findings in duodenal and esophageal atresia without tracheo-esophageal fistula. J. Ultrasound Med 1994;13:375-79.

135. Cilento BG, Benacerraf BR, Mandel J. The prenatal sonographic diagnosis of cloacal malformation. Urol 1994;43:386-388.

136. Mandell J, Paltiel HJ, Peters CA, Benacerraf BR. Prenatal findings associated with a unilateral non-functioning or absent kidney. J. Urol 1994;152:176-178.

137. Carr MC, Benacerraf BR, Mandell J. Prenatal diagnosis of a XY fetus with aphallia and cloacal exstrophy variant. J. Ultrasound Med 1994;13:323-325.

138. Bromley B, Benacerraf BR. Fetal micrognathia: associated anomalies and outcome. J Ultrasound Med 1994; 13:529-533.

139. Zelop CC, Bromley B, Frigoletto FD, Benacerraf BR. Second trimester sonographically diagnosed placenta previa: prediction of persistent previa at birth. Int. J. Gynecol. Obstet. 1994;44:207-210.

140. Bromley B, Mandell J, Walzer TB, Benacerraf BR. Masculinization of female fetuses with congenital adrenal hyperplasia may already be present at 18 weeks. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1994;171:264-265.

141. Benacerraf BR, Nadel A, Bromley B. Identification of second trimester fetuses with autosomal trisomy by use of a sonographic scoring index. Radiology 1994;193:135-140.

142. Bromley B, Frigoletto FD, Harlow BL, Pauker S, Benacerraf BR. The role of Doppler velocimetry in the structurally normal second trimester fetus with elevated levels of maternal serum alpha fetoprotein. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 1994;4,377-380.

143. Hornberger LK, Benacerraf BR, Bromley BS, Spevak PJ, Sanders SP. Prenatal detection of severe right ventricular outflow tract obstruction: Pulmonary stenosis and pulmonary atresia. J Ultrasound Med 1994;13,743-750.

144. Raza S, Klapholz H, Benacerraf BR. Tarlov cysts: a cause of complex bilateral adnexal masses on pelvic sonography. J Ultrasound Med 1994;13:803-805.

145. Weinstein BJ, Benacerraf BR. Meckel syndrome, first trimester diagnosis. The Fetus 1994;4:4-5.

146. Bromley B, Nadel A, Pauker S, Estroff JA, Benacerraf BR. Closure of the cerebellar vermis: evaluation with second trimester ultrasound. Radiology 1994;193:761-763.

147. Bromley B, Benacerraf BR. Solid masses on the fetal surface of the placenta: differential diagnosis and clinical outcome. J Ultrasound Med 1994;13:883-6.

148. Zelop CC, Benacerraf BR. The causes and natural history of fetal ascites. Prenatal Diagnosis 1994;14:941-946.

149. Hornberger LK, Dalvi B, Benacerraf BR. Prenatal sonographic detection of cardiac aneurysms and diverticula. J Ultrasound Med 1994;13:967-970.

150. Benacerraf BR. Sonographic detection of fetal anomalies of the aortic and pulmonary arteries. value of four-chamber view versus direct images. Am J Roentgen 163;1483-9,1994.

151. Shipp T, Bromley B, Hornberger L, Nadel A, Benacerraf BR. Levorotation of the cardiac axis: a clue for the presence of congenital heart disease. Obstet Gynecol 1995;85:97-102.

152. Bromley B, Shamberger RC, Benacerraf BR. An unusual outcome for fetus with gastroschisis. J Ultrasound Medicine 1995;14:69-72.

153. Carr MC, Benacerraf BR, Estroff JA, Mandell J. Prenatally diagnosed bilaterally hyperechoic kidneys with normal amniotic fluid: postnatal outcome. J Urol 1995;153:142-144.

154. Bromley B, Benacerraf BR. The resolving nuchal fold in second trimester fetuses: not necessarily reassuring. J Ultrasound Med 1995;14:253-5.

155. Benacerraf BR, Miller WA, Nadel A, Pauker S, Bromley B. Does gender have an impact on the sonographic detection of second trimester fetuses with Down syndrome ? Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 1995;5:30-33.

156. Laverdiere Jt, Laor T, Benacerraf BR. Congenital absence of the portal vein: case report and mr demonstration. Pediatr Radiol 1995;25:52-53.

157. Hornberger LK, Sanders SP, Sahn DJ, Rice J, Spevak PJ, Benacerraf BR, MacDonald R, Colan SD. In utero pulmonary artery and aortic growth and the potential for progression of pulmonary outflow tract obstruction in tetralogy of Fallot. J Am Coll Cardiol. 1995;25:739-45.

158. Benacerraf BR. Clinical Pathologic Conference. Massachusetts General Hospital. New Eng J Med 1995; 332:522-527.

159. Rubenstein SC, Benacerraf BR, Retik AB, Mandell J. Fetal suprarenal masses: sonographic appearance and differential diagnosis. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 1995;5:164-167.

160. Nadel A, Bromley B, Frigoletto FD, Benacerraf BR. Can the presumed risk of autosomal trisomy be decreased in fetuses of older women following a normal sonogram? J Ultrasound Med 1995;143:297-302.

161. Bromley B, Benacerraf BR. Difficulties in the prenatal diagnosis of microcephaly. J Ultrasound Med 1995;14:303-305.

162. Bromley B, Benacerraf BR. Using the Number of Yolk Sacs to Determine Amnionicity in Early First Trimester Monochorionic Twins. J Ultrasound Med 1995;14:415-419.

163. Bromley B, Benacerraf BR. Transvaginal Sonography versus Sonohysterography in the Evaluation of the Endometrium. J. Gynecol Technique 1995;1:89-94.

164. Estroff JA, Parad RB, Barnes PD, Madsen JP, Benacerraf BR. Posterior Fossa Arachnoid Cyst: An In Utero Mimic Of Dandy Walker Malformation. J Ultrasound 1995;14:787-790

165. Shipp TD, Bromley B, Benacerraf BR. The ultrasound appearance and outcome for fetuses with masses distorting the fetal face. J Ultrasound Med 1995;14:673-678

166. Mandell J, Bromley B, Peters CA, Benacerraf BR. Prenatal sonographic detection of genital malformations J Urol 1995;153:1994-1996.

167. Bromley B, Benacerraf BR. Abnormalities of the hands and feet in the fetus: sonographic findings. Am J Roentgenol 1995;165:1239-1243.

168. Shipp TD, Bromley B, Benacerraf BR. Sonographically detected abnormalities of the umbilical cord. Int. J. Gynecol. Obstet. 1995;48:179-185.

169. Stein B, Bromley B, Michlewitz H, Miller WA, Benacerraf BR. Fetal liver calcifications: sonographic appearance and postnatal outcome. Radiology 1995;197:489-492.

170. Bromley B, Parad R, Estroff JA, Benacerraf BR. Fetal lung masses: prenatal course and outcome. J Ultrasound Med 1995;14:927-936.

171. Bromley B, Lieberman E, Laboda LA, Benacerraf BR. Echogenic intracardiac focus: a sonographic sign for Down Syndrome? Obstet Gynecol 1995;86:998-1001.

172. Shipp TD, Benacerraf BR. Scrotal inguinal hernia in a fetus: sonographic diagnosis. Am J Roentgen 1995;165:1494-1495.

173. Hansen M, Schofield DE, Benacerraf BR, Mulliken JB. Large nasal tip teratoma. Ann Plast Surg 1995;35:522-524.

174. Nadel AS, Benacerraf BR. Lateral ventricular atrium: larger in male than female fetuses. Int. J. Gynecol. Obstet. 1995;51:123-126.

175. Rasmussen SA, Bieber FR, Benacerraf BR, Lachman RS, Rimoin DL, Holmes LB. Epidemiology of osteochondrodysplasias: changing trends due to advances in prenatal diagnosis. Am J Med Genetics 1996;61:49-58.

176. Shipp TD, Shamberger RC, Benacerraf BR. The prenatal diagnosis of a grade lV sacrococcygeal teratoma. J Ultrasound Med 1996; 15:175-177.

177. Bromley B, Pitcher BL, Klapholz H, Lichter E, Benacerraf BR. Sonographic appearance of uterine scar dehiscence. Int. J. Gynecol. Obstet. 1995;51:53-56.

178. Shipp TD, Bromley B, Pauker S, Frigoletto FD, Benacerraf BR. Outcome of pregnancies with severe oligohydramnios in the second and third trimesters. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 1996;7:108-113

179. Benacerraf BR. The second trimester fetus with Down syndrome: detection using sonographic features. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 1996;7:147-155

180. Shipp, TD, Genest D, Benacerraf BR. A case of fetal decapitation. J Ultrasound Med 1996;15:535-357

181. Bennett G, Bromley B, Benacerraf BR. Agenesis of the corpus callosum: prenatal detection not usually possible before twenty-two weeks gestation. Radiology 1996;199:447-450.

182. Levy HL, Lobbregt D, Platt LD, Benacerraf BR. Fetal ultrasonography in maternal phenylketonurea (PKU). Prenatal Diagnosis 1996;16:587-598.

183. Bennett GL, Bromley B, Lieberman E, Benacerraf BR. Subchoroinic hemorrhage in first trimester pregnancies: Sonographic prediction of pregnancy outcome. Radiology 1996;200:803-806.

184. Barth BH, Genest DR, Riley L, Frigoletto FD, Benacerraf BR, Greene MF. Uterine arcuate artery doppler and decidual microvascular pathology in pregnancies complicated by type 1 diabetes mellitus. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 1996;8:98-103

185. Hornberger LK, Need L, Benacerraf BR. Development of significant left and right ventricular hypoplasia in the second and third trimester fetus. J Ultrasound Med 1996;15;655-659.

186. Hornberger LK, Bromley B, Lichter E, Benacerraf BR. Development of severe aortic stenosis associated with left ventricular dysfunction and endocardial fibroelastosis in the mid-trimester fetus. J Ultrasound Med 1996;15:651-654.

187. Bromley B, Lieberman E, Benacerraf BR. Choroid plexus cysts: not associated with Down syndrome. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 1996;8:232-235.

188. Benacerraf BR. The use of sonographic markers to determine the risk of Down syndrome in second trimester fetuses. Radiology 1996;201:619-620

189. Bromley B, Benacerraf BR. Acute reversal of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Int J Gynecol Obstet 1996;55:281-281.

190. Holmes LB, Schoene WC, Benacerraf BR. New Syndrome: brain malformation, growth retardation, hypokinesia and polyhydramnios in two brothers. Clinical Dysmorphology 1997;6:13-19

191. Reynders C, Pauker S, Benacerraf BR. Isolated first trimester nuchal lucency: obstetrical course and outcome. J Ultrasound Med 1997;16:101-107.

192. Shipp TD, Bromley B, Lieberman , Benacerraf BR. The iliac angle as a sonographic marker for Down Syndrome in second trimester fetuses. Ob Gyn 1997;89:446-450

193. Zelop C, Benacerraf BR. Fetal limb dysmorphology: significance and outcome. Ultrasound Ob Gyn 1996;8:391-396

194. Bromley B, Benacerraf BR. Adnexal Masses During Pregnancy: Accuracy of Sonographic Diagnosis and Outcome. J Ultrasound Med 1997;16:447-452.

195. Bromley B, Benacerraf BR. Unilateral lung hypoplasia: a report of three cases. J Ultrasound Med 1997;16:599-601.

196. Bromley B, Lieberman E, Benacerraf BR. The incorporation of maternal age into the sonographic scoring index for the detection at 14-20 weeks of fetuses with Down syndrome. Ultrasound Ob Gyn 1997;10:321-324.

197. Kaefer M, Peters CA, Retik AB, Benacerraf BR. A sonographic sign for differentiating between obstructive and nonobstructive etiologies for in utero bladder distention. J Urol 1997;158:1026-1029.

198. Lawson ME, Share J, Benacerraf B, Kraus CM. Jarcho-Levin syndrome: Prenatal diagnosis, perinatal care and followup of siblings. J Perinatology 1997;17:407-9.

199. Benacerraf BR, Bromley B. Sonographic findings of undescended testes in fetuses 35-40 weeks: significance and outcome. J Clin Ultrasound 1998;26:69-71.

200. Bromley B, Lieberman E, Shipp T, Richardson M, Benacerraf BR. Significance of an echogenic intracardiac focus in fetuses high and low risk for aneuploidy. J Ultrasound Med 1998;17:127-131.

201. Montgomery M, Lillehei C, Acker D, Benacerraf BR. Intra-abdominal sacrococcygeal mature teratoma or fetus in fetu in a third trimester fetus. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 1998;11:219-221

202. Shipp T, Benacerraf BR. The significance of prenatally identified isolated clubfoot; is amniocentesis indicated? Am J Obstet Gynecol 1998;178:600-602

203. Bromley B, Miller WA, Mansour R, Benacerraf BR. Prenatal Findings of Branchio-Oculo-Facial syndrome. J Ultrasound Med 1998;17:475-477.

204. Shipp TD, Bromley B, Lieberman E, Benacerraf BR. The second-trimester fetal iliac angle as a sign of Down syndrome. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 1998;12:15-18.

205. Bromley B, Shipp T, Benacerraf BR. The Genetic Sonogram Scoring Index: Accuracy and Clinical Utility. J Ultrasound Med 1999;18:523-528

206. Benacerraf B, Shipp TD, Bromley B. Does the 10 MgH transvaginal probe improve the diagnostic certainty that an intrauterine fluid collection is a true gestation sac? J clin Ultrasound 1999;27:374-377.

207. Bromley B, Hurton T, Benacerraf BR. The evolution of an intracranial hemorrhage in utero. J Women's Imaging 1999;1:45-47

208. Benacerraf BR, Shipp TD, Bromley B. Is a full bladder still necessary for pelvic sonography. J Ultrasound Med 2000;19:237-41

209. Bromley B, Shipp TD, Benacerraf BR. Amnion/chorion separation after 17 weeks: significance and outcome. Obstet Gynecol (in press)

210. Shipp TD, Bromley B, Lieberman E, Benacerraf BR. The frequency of the detection of fetal echogenic intracardiac foci with respect to maternal race. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol (in press)

211. Shipp TD, Bromley B, Benacerraf BR. The prognostic significance of hyperextension of the fetal head detected antenatally with ultrasound. In preparation. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol (in press)

212. Ecker J, Shipp T, Bromley B, Benacerraf B. The Sonographic Diagnosis of Dandy-Walker and Dandy-Walker Variant: Associated Findings and Outcomes from a Large Series. Prenatal Diagnosis (in press)

213. Bromley B, Krishnamoorthy KS, Benacerraf BR. Aicardi syndrome: prenatal sonographic findings; a report of 2 cases. Prenatal Diagnosis (in press)

214. Shipp TD, Chu GC, Benacerraf BR. Prenatal Diagnosis of Oral-Facial-Digital Syndrome, Type I. In preparation (JUM)

215. Benacerrraf BR, Spiro R, Mitchell A. Using 3-D ultrasound to detect craniosynostosis in a fetus with Pfeiffer syndrome. In preparation

216. Bromley B, Shipp TD, Benacerraf BR. Isolated polydactyly: prenatal diagnosis and perinatal outcome. In preparation.

217. Shipp TD, Bromley B, Mascola M, Benacerraf BR. Variation in Fetal Femur Length with Respect to Maternal Race. In preparation.

Selected Abstracts presented at International Meetings

1. Birnholz J, Benacerraf B. Confident, early diagnosis of hydrocephalus. Presented at Radiological Society of North America, Chicago IL, 1985.

2. Parness I, Sanders S, Benacerraf B, Colan S. Echocardiographic diagnosis of congenital heart defects in the pre-viable fetus. Presented at American Heart Association, 1985.

3. Benacerraf B, Frigoletto F, Laboda L. Second trimester ultrasound diagnosis of Down syndrome. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Dallas TX, 1985.

4. Benacerraf B. Prenatal sonographic diagnosis of clubfoot, associated anomalies and karyotypes: a possible indication for amniocentesis. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Las Vegas NV, 1986.

5. Benacerraf B, Greene M. The prenatal diagnosis of holoprosencephaly: sonographic criteria. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Las Vegas NV, 1986.

6. Benacerraf, B, Gelman R, Frigoletto F. Sonographic diagnosis of Down syndrome in the second trimester. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, New Orleans LA, 1987

7. Benacerraf B, Pober B, Sanders S. Fetal echocardiography: accuracy and limitations. Presented at the Radiological Society of North America, Chicago IL, December 1987

8. Benacerraf B, Barss V, Saltzman D, Greene M, Penso C, Frigoletto F. Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling under continuous ultrasound guidance. Presented at the Radiological Society of North America, Chicago IL, December 1987

9. N. Scott Adzick, Vacanti J, Lillehei C, O'Rourke P, Crone R, Benacerraf B. Fetal diaphragmatic hernia : Ultrasound diagnosis and clinical outcome in 29 cases from a single medical center. American Pediatric Surgery Association Meeting. April 1988

10. Benacerraf B, Laboda L. Cysts of the choroid plexus: a normal variant? Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Washington D.C., October 1988.

11. Benacerraf B, Greene M, Saltzman D, Barss V, Penso C, Nadel A, Heffner L, Stryker J, Sandstrom M, Frigoletto F. Early amniocentesis: an alternative to CVS. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Washington D.C., October 1988.

12. Benacerraf B, Saltzman D, Sanders S. Sonographic sign suggesting the prenatal diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta. Presented at Radiological Society of North America, December, 1988.

13. Benacerraf BR, Harlow B, Frigoletto FD. Is genetic amniocentesis indicated for fetuses with choroid plexus cysts? Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, New Orleans, March 1990

14. Benacerraf BR, Neuberg D, Benacerraf BR. Humeral length shortening in second trimester fetuses with Down Syndrome. Presented at Radiological Society of North America, Chicago IL , November 1990.]

15. Bromley B, Harlow BL, Laboda LA, Benacerraf BR. First trimester oligohydramnios: a predictor of poor fetal outcome. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Atlanta GA, Feb 1990.

16. Bromley B, Frigoletto FD, Benacerraf BR. Mild fetal lateral cerebral ventriculomegaly: clinical course and outcome. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Atlanta GA, Feb 1990.

17. Bromley B, Estroff JA, Sanders S, Parad R, Roberts D, Frigoletto FD, Benacerraf BR. Fetal echocardiography: accuracy and limitations in a population at high and low risk for heart defects. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, San Diego CA, 1992.

18. Benacerraf BR, Neuberg D, Bromley B, Frigoletto FD. Ultrasound Scoring Index for Prenatal Detection of Chromosomal Abnormalities. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, San Diego CA, 1992.

19. Bromley B, Frigoletto FD, Benacerraf BR. Twin Polyhydramnios /oligohydramnios sequence: the natural history. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, San Diego CA, 1992.

20. Nadel AS, Bromley BS, Frigoletto FD, Estroff JA, Benacerraf BR. Isolated choroid plexus cysts in the second trimester fetus: is amniocentesis really indicated? Presented at Radiological Society of North America, Chicago IL , November 1992.

21. Estroff JA, Scott MR, Benacerraf BR. Dandy Walker variant: prenatal sonographic features and clinical outcome. Presented at Radiological Society of North America, Chicago IL , November 1992.

22. Zelop CM,Pretorius DH, Benacerraf BR. Fetal hemivertebrae: associated anomalies, significance and outcome. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Honolulu, 1993.

23. Benacerraf BR, Mulliken JB. Fetal cleft lip/palate: sonographic diagnosis and postnatal outcome. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Honolulu, 1993.

24. Bromley B, Frigoletto FD,Harlow BL, Benacerraf BR, RADIUS Study Group. Biometric Measurements in Fetuses of Different Races and Gender. Presented at International Society of Ultrasound Obstet & Gynecol. Las Vegas, Nov.1993

25. Bromley B, Doubilet P, Frigoletto FD, Krauss C, Estroff JA, Benacerraf BR, Is fetal hyperechoic bowel on second trimester sonogram an indication for amniocentesis? Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Baltimore, March 1994.

26. Bromley B, Benacerraf BR. Difficulties in the prenatal diagnosis of microcephaly. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, San Francisco, CA, March 1995

27. Shipp TD, Bromley B, Benacerraf BR. Abnormalities of the umbilical cord: etiologies and outcome. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, San Francisco, CA, March 1995

28. Benacerraf BR, Miller WA, Nadel A, Pauker S, Bromley B. Does gender have an impact on the sonographic detection of second trimester fetuses with Down syndrome ? Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, San Francisco, CA, March 1995

29. Nadel A, Bromley B, Frigoletto FD, Benacerraf BR. Can the risk of autosomal trisomy in older women be decreased with a normal ultrasound ? Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, San Francisco, CA, March 1995

30. Shipp T, Bromley B, Hornberger L, Nadel A, Benacerraf BR. The abnormal cardiac axis in the fetal chest: a clue to the presence of congenital heart disease. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, San Francisco, CA, March 1995

31. Bromley B, Nadel A, Pauker S, Estroff JA, Benacerraf BR. Closure of the cerebellar vermis: evaluation with second trimester ultrasound. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, San Francisco, CA, March 1995

32. Mandell J, Bromley B, Peters CA, Benacerraf BR. Prenatal sonographic detection of genital malformations. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, New York City, March 1996

33. Bromley B, Parad R, Estroff JA, Benacerraf BR. Fetal lung masses: prenatal course and outcome. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, New York City, March 1996

34. Bromley B, Lieberman E, Benacerraf BR. Choroid plexus cysts: not associated with Down syndrome. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, New York City, March 1996

35. Bromley B, Lieberman E, Laboda LA, Benacerraf BR. Echogenic intracardiac focus: a sonographic sign for Down Syndrome? Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, New York City, March 1996

36. Shipp TD, Bromley B, Pauker S, Frigoletto FD, Benacerraf BR. Outcome of pregnancies with severe oligohydramnios in the second and third trimesters. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, NY, March 1996

37. Hornberger L, Mattitau A, Colan S, Benacerraf BR. Ventricular and great artery growth in the 10 - 20 week fetus. Presented at American Heart Association, 1996 .

38. Shipp TD, Bromley B, Lieberman , Benacerraf BR. The iliac angle as a sonographic marker for Down Syndrome in second trimester fetuses. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, San Diego,1997

39. Zelop C, Benacerraf BR. Fetal limb dysmorphology: significance and outcome. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, San Diego, 1997

40. Reynders C, Bromley B, Pauker S, Benacerraf BR. Isolated first trimester nuchal lucency: obstetrical course and outcome. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, San Diego, 1997.

41. Bromley B, Benacerraf BR. Adnexal Masses During Pregnancy: Accuracy of Sonographic Diagnosis and Outcome. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, San Diego, 1997.

42. Shipp T, Benacerraf BR. The significance of prenatally identified isolated clubfoot; is amniocentesis indicated? Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Boston, 1998.

43. Bromley B, Lieberman E, Shipp T, Richardson M, Benacerraf BR. Echogenic intracardiac focus (EIF): association with aneuploidy in both high and low risk patients. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Boston, 1998.

44. Bromley B, Lieberman E, Benacerraf BR. The detection of Down Syndrome using a scoring index of sonographic markers and maternal age. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Boston, 1998.

45. Benacerraf BR, Bromley B. Undescended testes on third trimester sonogram: significance and outcome. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Boston, 1998.

46. Shipp TD, Bromley B, Lieberman E, Benacerraf BR. The second-trimester fetal iliac angle as a sign of Down syndrome. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Boston, 1998.

47. Bromley B, Shipp T, Benacerraf BR. The Genetic Sonogram Scoring Index: Accuracy and Clinical Utility. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, San Antonio, TX 1999.

48. Shipp T, Bromley B, Lieberman E, Benacerraf BR. The frequency of the detection of fetal echogenic intracardiac foci with respect to maternal race. Presented at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, San Antonio, TX 1999

Books

1. Hobbins JC, Benacerraf BR. Guest Eds Clinics in Diagnostic Ultrasound, vol 25. Diagnosis and Therapy of Fetal Anomalies. , 1988

5. Benacerraf BR, Guest Ed. Radiology Clinics of North America. Fetal Ultrasound - W.B. Saunders, January, 1990.

2. Benacerraf BR. (single authored text) Ultrasound Diagnosis of Fetal Syndromes. W. B. Saunders (orig. Churchill Livingstone)- publ. 1998

Chapters and Invited Papers

1. Benacerraf B. Ultrasound diagnosis of aneuploidy. in Clinics of Diagnostic Ultrasound vol 25 , Hobbins JC, Benacerraf BR eds. Churchill Livingstone, 1988; 21-54.

2. Benacerraf B. Ultrasound diagnosis of syndromes. Principles and practice of Ultrasonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology. editors: Fleischer, Manning, Romero, Jeanty Appleton & Lange, 1991. pp307-329.

3. Benacerraf BR. Pelvic Sonography. Kistner Gynecology. Ryan KJ, Berkowitz R, Barbieri RL, ed. Year Book Medical Publishers, 1990. pp.671-698.

4. Benacerraf BR. Sanders S. Fetal echocardiography. Radiology Clinics of North America. W.B. Saunders, January 1990, pp.131-148.

5. Benacerraf BR. Fetal central nervous system anomalies. Ultrasound Quarterly 8:1-42,1990.

6. Benacerraf BR. The sonography of multiple pregnancy. Diagnostic Ultrasound

Rumack C, Charboneau W, Wilson S. Editors. Mosby Year Book, 1991 pp 745-758.

7. Benacerraf BR. Detection of fetal anomalies: what are realistic expectations? Endovaginal Ultrasound Goldstein S. ed. Wiley-Liss 1991 pp 101-118

8. Benacerraf BR, Nyberg DA. Fetal Anomalies. Transvaginal Ultrasound. Eds. Nyberg, Bohn-Valez, Mendelson, Hill. Mosby Year Book, 1991.

9. Benacerraf BR. Sonographic evaluation of the fetal face. Callen 's Ultrasound in Obstetric and Gynecology, 3rd edition. W.B. Saunders co. 1994,pp.235-253.

12. Bromley B, Benacerraf BR. Pitfalls and opportunities in fetal ultrasound. Contemporary Obstetrics & Gynecology. vol 38, 22-37,june 15,1993.

11. McGahan J, Benacerraf BR. Real-time examination of the fetal heart. In Diagnostic Obstetrical Ultrasound, McGahan JP. and Porto M. ed. J.B. Lippincott co. 1994. pp.257-281

12. Benacerraf BR. Pelvic Sonography (chapter). Kistner Gynecology. Ryan KJ, Berkowitz R, Barbieri RL, ed. Year Book Medical Publishers. Second edition.

13. Benacerraf B. Chap.23 - Ultrasound diagnosis of syndromes. Principles and practice of Ultrasonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 5th Edition editors: Fleischer, Manning, Romero, Jeanty Appleton & Lange, 1996. pp493-515

14. McGahan J, Benacerraf BR. Fetal heart. In Diagnostic Ultrasound; A Logical Approach, McGahan JP. and Goldberg BB. ed. J.B. Lippincott co. 1997. pp.359-392.

15. Rodeck and Whittle: Ultrasound of fetal anomalies. Area Editor for the section on Fetal Anomalies. Churchill Livingstone 2000

16. Benacerraf BR. Sonography of aneuploidy syndromes. In Rodeck and Whittle: Ultrasound of fetal anomalies. Churchill Livingstone 2000

17. Benacerraf BR. The sonographic evaluation of a pregnancy whose size is greater than dates. In Ultrasonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Practical Approach. Benaon CB, Arger PH, Bluth EI, ed. Thieme, 2000, pp122-131.

18. Bromley B, Benacerraf B. Second trimester sonographic markers for aneuploidy. In Prenatal Diagnosis: Genetics, Reproductive Risks, Testing, and Management, Evans MI ed., in press

19. Benacerraf BR. Sonographic detection of fetal aneuploidy. Callen 's Ultrasound in Obstetric and Gynecology, 4rd edition. W.B. Saunders co. in press