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Re: nuchal fold thickness
From: TC (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Nov 2000 21:46:01 -0600 (CST)
Thanks Doctor Marchbein, they said it was up to us weather or not to
have the amnio. but they told us that with no other markers and since
my wife age is less of a factor, the odds of it being born with Downs
are only 1-8%, so we have thus far ruled ou the amnio, due to the risks
to the baby, what are your thoughts on the procedure? We are still very
nervous, we are supposed to have another ultrasound on the 11th of
december hopefully it has decreased...will that matter? does it change
the outlook?
At Thu, 30 Nov 2000, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
>
>With no other "stigma" of Down's, the outcome is usually good
>(fortunately).
>
>Did they recommend an amniocentesis? If they didn't, they're probably
>not too concerned about the statistical risk.
>
>Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
>
>HSM
>
>At Thu, 30 Nov 2000, TC wrote:
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>>My wife and I are both 24 years old and expecting our first baby in
>>march. We went for an utlrasound at 23 weeks it showed a nuchal fold
>>thickness of 6.4mm our first ultrasound at 11 weeks didnt show this
>>thickness. our doctor sent us to a paranatoligist they also prefromed
>>an ultrasound and it got a measurement of 7mm and they told us that this
>>could be a marker for down syndrome, but they were unable to find any
>>other markers such as abnormal femer length or stomach and heart defects
>>everything was excellent, exept for the thickness. we have no family
>>history of any genetic birth defects. we are pretty worried... sould
>>we be? has anyone else been in a simalar situation? and if so what was
>>the outcome?
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>--
>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>Great Neck, New York
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