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How To Correct The Extra Finger In Fetus?

I'm 26 years old and pregnant for the first time. Just last week I went for a nuchal translucency test at 12 weeks 5 days, and they found an extra digit on my baby's left hand. This has never happened in my family or my husband's family. The ultrasound doctor kept saying it was fine, and they would just remove it at birth, but my gyno doctor is concerned it could be part of a bigger problem.

FYI the extra digit is near the pinky and looks like there is no bone in this early ultrasound picture.
                                                                 
                                                                 
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!
Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.
First of all do not panic.
Good USG scan for anomalies, will be able to detect any other major problem in the baby at 18 weeks. Please get that scan done from expert SONOLOGIST.
Just presence of extra digit at 12 weeks scan, should not be a major concern.
Also as you are stating, if it has no bone inside it, expert pediatric surgeon or orthopedic doctor will take right action to tackle it, if needed.
Lastly, only presence of extra digit and absence of any other major anomaly in USG should relieve your worries.

I hope my answer helps you.
Thanks.
Wish you great health.
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How To Correct The Extra Finger In Fetus?

Hi Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options. First of all do not panic. Good USG scan for anomalies, will be able to detect any other major problem in the baby at 18 weeks. Please get that scan done from expert SONOLOGIST. Just presence of extra digit at 12 weeks scan, should not be a major concern. Also as you are stating, if it has no bone inside it, expert pediatric surgeon or orthopedic doctor will take right action to tackle it, if needed. Lastly, only presence of extra digit and absence of any other major anomaly in USG should relieve your worries. I hope my answer helps you. Thanks. Wish you great health.