I was told that I have 3 microscopic areas
of echogenic bowel at my first ultrasound.
Grade 2-2.5. All other findings were
completely normal. I was sent to a
neonatologist and he reproted the same
finding. The baby appears perfectly
noraml in regards to growth measurements,
heart, open hands/fist visible, spine,
skull, etc. I am not a carrier for cf.
My afp was 1 in 3400 (negative). The cmv
and toxoplasmosis tests were both
negative. The next option is an
amniocentesis. I would rather avoid this
if possible... The online education
varies widely from mortality to perfectly
normal babies. Has anyone else had a
simiiliar experience. I am terribly
worried
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danielsmom
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Joined: 08 Jul 2004 Posts: 1 Location: new york
Reply to Mastiffmom Posted: 07-08-04 20:22pm
Dear mastiffmom,
i have been online and I happened across
this website and your post. I know
exactly how you feel. I am 19 weeks
pregnant and they found echogenic bowel
since my first sonogram. The stage is
also at 2 -2.5. They ran the same tests
that they ran on you. However, my doctor
wanted the amnio done. I actually had the
amnio done this afternoon. And my doctor
redid all my bloodwork this afternoon. I
had the standard tests as well as the
torch test. Since this has been going on
I have done a lot of research and found
the same information you have. It can
range anywhere from a normal finding in
the second trimester to the worst
situation. I know for me, I was
apprehensive about doing the amnio, but
after talking with my doctor, he told me
that the risks are minimal and at least I
know after all the tests are done, things
like chromosomal disorders or any of the
torch viruses can be ruled out. I know I
will be nervous until the baby is born and
I am told that he is healthy. I wish the
same for you. I can say it helps to know
that I am not alone.
Please write back. Take care, best wishes
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jenn2828
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 Dec 2007 Posts: 1
Reply Echogenic Bowel Posted: 12-06-07 14:35pm
I know it is late to post, but if anyone
else happens to come accross this. I would
like to say I had exactally the same
finding in my sons ultrasound and level 2
ultrasound. At the time we opted not to do
an amnio. He is perfectly healthy and now
9 years old. I know it is hard not to
worry but most likely if you have no other
risk factors everything should be fine.
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