Hello we are from Australia and was
wondering if you can please shed some more
light on our ultrasound report...we have
several appointments with specialists in
the coming weeks...but would like another
opinon in regards to exactly what it all
means? chances of it being down syndrome
or similar? chances of death or
miscarrage? chances of baby being healthy
etc etc? possible treatments? Do we start
worrying?
REPORT AS FOLLOWS
Findings: The patient reports current
gestation of 20 weeks 3 days, with EDD of
30.06.2008.
A single active fetus was demonstrated.
The placenta is sited at the fundus, and
appears homogeneous in echotexture,
without evidence of haemorrhage. The
inferior placental margin is well clear of
the os. The amniotic fluid volume is
appropriate for gestatiom.
Current biometric detail is as follows:
BPD 51mm (21+5 weeks)
HC 187mm (22 weeks)
AC 176mm (22 weeks)
FL 33.6mm (20 + 6 weeks)
These are in keeping with the known
gestation according to previous
ultrasound, to suggest appropriate
interval growth.
Two studies were required for complete
morphological review. Whilst there was no
marked ventriculomegaly, with the
ventricles measuring up to 9.9mm, there
was a “dangling” configuration of the
choroid plexus within the left lateral
ventricle. Cranial appearances were
otherwise unremarkable, with normal
cranial contour and cerebellar/posterior
fossa morphology unremarkable. Similarly,
normal spinal detail was demonstrated.
In addition, whilst there was no definite
hydronephrosis, there was prominence of
the renal pelves bilaterally, with
associated infundibular prominence.
Maximal AP pelvic dimensions of 5.9mm and
4.3mm were demonstrated. The bladder
remained distended throughout the course
of both studies. Remaining morphological
detail was unremarkable, with regular
fetal heart trace confirmed.
No previous imaging or results of the
first trimester screening study are
available for review. There is prominence
of the renal pelves bilaterally, with
associated infundibular prominence noted.
As a solitary finding, this requires
repeat imaging for further assessment at
28 weeks gestation. However, in addition
to the altered choroid morphology as a
further soft marker, raises the question
of an underlying chromosomal anomaly. No
associated ventriculomegaly, posterior
fossa or spinal abnormality is
demonstrated.
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Lilly Ivy
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Posted: 02-22-08 14:50pm
wow, that's a lot of medical terms, lol.
From my 'expertise' sounds like most
things are functioning great. There's
something 'suspicious' in the left part of
the brain, but other than that, the brain
is fine.
S/he MAY have some type of chromosomal
disorder, and Downs Syndrome is part of
that. They may do another ultrasound at
28wks to check on that.
Heart, spinal cord and brain are
functioning normally.
Baby is growing right on schedule.
I hope I helped a little.
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damo82
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Posted: 02-22-08 18:26pm
thankyou for your help much appreciated
fingers crossed that all will be good
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