<prompt> Which of the following is a specific sign of fetal death characterized by overlapping of skull bones?Spaldings signBuddha signHelmers signAny of the above  <response>: Ans. a Spaldings sign Ref. Reddy FMT 23rd ed., p 87Intrauterine fetal death A specific sign of fetal death is absent cardia Somatic motion Non specific signs of fetal death not seen before 48 hours after death:- Spalding sign--overlapping fetal skull bones- Halo sign of head--due to scalp edema- Dolichocephaly- Samedecreased BPD measurement compared with prior exam- Gas in fetal vascular system- Skin edema and fetal maceration- Increased echoes in amniotic fluid Vanishing Twin--disappearance of one twin in utero due to complete resorption anembryonic pregnancy Fetus papyraceus--compression and mummification of one fetus with risk also to the surviving fetus. 