Increased Nuchal Translucency (NT): From Finding to Diagnosis

Coordinated Fetal Care Program (CFCP) Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM


Grand Round starts in:

Online Streaming
September 23rd, 2026
1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Hours

Description

Multidisciplinary Educational Meeting Focused on Discussion of Complex Fetal Diagnosis and Management

Dates and Times

Start: 9/23/2026 12:00 PM
End: 9/23/2026 1:00 PM

Objectives

Describe how nuchal translucency is measured and interpreted according to crown-rump length and established thresholds.

Explain the genetic, structural, and non-genetic conditions associated with increased nuchal translucency.

Recognize how NT measurement, persistence, and additional ultrasound findings influence risk assessment and prognosis.

Compare prenatal diagnostic options, including FISH, karyotype, chromosomal microarray, RASopathy testing, and exome or genome sequencing.

Identify appropriate follow-up evaluations, including detailed ultrasound and fetal echocardiography.

Apply a multidisciplinary approach to counseling and managing pregnancies with increased nuchal translucency.

Speakers

  • Mauricio De Castro, MD
    • Updates on genetic testing
  • Arun Sam, Master's Degree
    • Updates on genetic testing

Accreditation

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits . Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Need help with this Grand Round Session?

Please contact the Grand Round coordinator listed below:

Dalencia Rivera
Department: Pediatrics
Phone: (631) 638-1551
Email: dalencia.rivera@stonybrookmedicine.edu

Give us a call
(631) 444-2094
Office of Continuing Medical Education
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
HSC, Level 2, Room 142
Stony Brook, New York 11794-8222