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Re: A wonderful source of information - Hydrocephalus questions

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 29 Dec 2000 23:01:41 -0600 (CST)

At Fri, 29 Dec 2000, Heidi wrote: >
>I would like to take a moment to thank all the women, doctors and nurses
>that have posted and answered the questions in this forum.
>This is my 3rd pregnancy, I have two girls ages 15yrs and 3 yrs. I am
>currently in my 15th week of pregnancy.
>During my second pregnancy and first ultrasound they found that her
>ventricles were enlarged, and diagnosed Hydrocephalus. I was then sent
>to a wonderful group of perinatologists. They confirmed the diagnosis.
>>From that time I had a series of ultrasounds including transvaginal.
>Nearing the 32nd week of pregnancy, her ventricles were of normal size,
>and stayed that way. She did not need to be shunted after birth.
>My question is - Should I be concerned with Hydrocephalus with this
>pregnancy. My obstetrician doesn't seem to be too concerned with this,
>and hasn't scheduled me for an ultrasound.
>Should I push for an ultrasound now, or should I be brave and wait it
>out?
>Thanks in advance
>Heidi

it is not likely to be a recurrent problem, but an ultrasound between 18 - 20 weeks would certainly do a lot to provide you with peace of mind 

--
M. Kelly Shanahan, MD
S. Lake Tahoe, CA


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