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Scan Acronyms

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EmmBee9088 · 02/04/2012 17:31

Hi,

I have a friend who has just had her 2nd scan and on the report there are 4 acronyms. Can anybody tell me what they stand for please?

they are:

BPD
HC
AC
FL

Many Thanks

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Ecgwynn · 02/04/2012 17:32

HC- Head Circumference

KatAndKit · 02/04/2012 17:35

BPD - bi parietal diameter - measurement across the head

AC - abdominal circumference

FL - femur length - length of one of the leg bones.

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EmmBee9088 · 02/04/2012 17:59

Thank you very much indeed :o

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