What Information Can Be Gathered Through A Genetic Test After A Miscarriage Couple Of Months Ago?

Posted on Sat, 10 Mar 2018

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Question : Hello,
We had a miscarriage couple of months ago at 3 months and had sent the baby for a genetic test. I am attaching the reports. Can you pls explain the report as I am not able to understand it.. Also what are the chances of it recurring in future? This happened the second time we planned for pregnancy.. First time we had to go for a DNC as only the sac was growing and there was no life inside it.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Multiple congenital anomalies

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

The autopsy report shows that the fetus had multiple congenital anomalies like cystic hygroma, scoliosis and omphalocele. Such anomalies are usually lethal and the baby is not fine if born with these anomalies.

These anomalies are generally associated with chromosomal anomalies like trisomies or Turner's syndrome, or can be present without any chromosomal derangement.

In your fetus, no chromosomal defect was found. So, the chances of recurrence in subsequent pregnancies are almost nil. However, the chromosomal analysis of both of you is recommended to rule out any minor chromosomal derangement which can lead to pregnancy loss.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Regards,
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj