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Baby Is Developing Cystic Hygroma. Can Can Anyone Help Me With This ?
hi,um 12 weeks pregnant now,i discovered by first screen ultrasound that my baby has thickened nuchal fold of 4.6mm,i had a previous abortion few months b4 because i was told that my baby had also thickened nuchal fold ,meningocele(as they told me),hydrops,ascitis & intestinal anomalies (they didn t tell the name of the anomalies of intestine),i believe it was cystic hygroma & they misdiagnosed it as meningocele as i searched on the net & i saw u/s images of the cystic hygroma & it looks like my first baby & how it is associated with ascitis & hydrops,then i remembered that my younger sister was born with a swelling in her neck & it resolved spontaneously,& me & my husband r first cousins but no family history of any chromosomal anomalies.so i just wanna ask about my present pregnancy after these information i gave u ,is it possible that this baby is developing cystic hygroma ?& is it related 2 consanguinity ? what shall i do in this stage knowing that i have arranged 4 genetic counseling 4 me & my husband & 4 the baby i will do CVS within approximately 10 days ? is there any extra advice or information that can help me now?,thank u so much
Sun, 13 Mar 2011
It is nuchal translucency,which you are talking about .4mm is definitely on higher side .Keeping mind your past history you must consult genetic councilor .CVS ,level 3 sonogarphy & fetal echocardiography is a must.You have slightly higher risk of fetal anomalies .Disclaimer
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Cystic hygroma is collection of fluid at the nape of the fetus.More than 3 mm measurement is significant .Many underlying causes are attributed 1)genetic defects 2)intrauterine infection 3)heart defects 4) onset of fetal edema or hydrops.Since you had a history of CH before it is apt that you go in for genetic counselling which includes-CVS,level 3 scan at 15 week for heart.
Yes consanguinity puts you at a slightly higher risk for genetic diseases vis a vis non consanguinous marriages.All the Best.
Cystic hygroma is collection of fluid at the nape of the fetus.More than 3 mm measurement is significant .Many underlying causes are attributed 1)genetic defects 2)intrauterine infection 3)heart defects 4) onset of fetal edema or hydrops.Since you had a history of CH before it is apt that you go in for genetic counselling which includes-CVS,level 3 scan at 15 week for heart.
Yes consanguinity puts you at a slightly higher risk for genetic diseases vis a vis non consanguinous marriages.All the Best.
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