Re: separation of amnion & chorion
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Nov 2000 21:07:45 -0600 (CST)
This has been described but the cause is unknown.
HSM
At Thu, 30 Nov 2000, Elizabeth wrote:
>
>My name is Elizabeth Rodriguez and I've had a similar experience. I am
>7 weeks pregnant and my ultrasound showed a separation from my amnion
>and chorion. The doctor said the chorion was floating about loosely and
>there was a generous amount of space between the amnion and chorion. She
>said she had no answers for me about this. Basically it is abnormal and
>she doesn't know what caused it or how it can be fixed. We just have to
>wait 4 more weeks to see if the linings have grown closer together. This
>is my first pregnancy and I don't know why this has happened. Please
>let me know if you've ever heard of this condition. Thanks.
>
>--
>Elizabeth Rodriguez
>
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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