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What Does An Abdominal Cyst In A Fetus Indicate?

Hi, I ran a scan today which showed a set of twins. I m 19weeks pregnant. Twin A is well developed while twin B hands and legs aren t visible yet compared to twin A. I m so worried and I don t know what to do. Cyst mass found in the abdomen of twin B. Pls I need your help. God bless
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Warm welcome for your health query discussion. I am really sorry to hear your issue. There are multiple possible conditions which can give invisible limbs with abdomen cyst as genetic disorders including Holt Oram syndrome, achondroplasia of various types or other conditions. The case requires genetic evaluation of fetal blood, maternal blood in details.

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What Does An Abdominal Cyst In A Fetus Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Warm welcome for your health query discussion. I am really sorry to hear your issue. There are multiple possible conditions which can give invisible limbs with abdomen cyst as genetic disorders including Holt Oram syndrome, achondroplasia of various types or other conditions. The case requires genetic evaluation of fetal blood, maternal blood in details. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.