biparietal diameter

What are the Limitations of BPD?

While BPD is a valuable measurement, it has limitations:
- Variability: BPD can be influenced by fetal head shape variations, such as in cases of dolichocephaly or brachycephaly.
- Gestational age: BPD is less accurate for estimating gestational age in the third trimester compared to earlier in the pregnancy.
- Isolated measurement: BPD should not be used in isolation; it is most effective when combined with other biometric parameters.

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