PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for April, 2001: Re: Cystic Structures in Thorax

Re: Cystic Structures in Thorax

From: Alison (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 24 Apr 2001 13:59:55 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 24 Apr 2001, William McIntosh, MD wrote: >
>At Tue, 24 Apr 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>
>>I had a level I ultrasound at 8 wks, 6 days which showed a normal size
>>for date fetus, a normal amount of amniotic fluid, and a heartbeat of
>>179-182; however the report also said "unusual appearance in chest of
>>cystic structures; uncertain whether due to projection or abnormality".
>>I am very worried obviously. I read in an earlier post on this site
>>where a woman had the same thing and then ended up not seeing a fetal
>>heartbeat at her level II follow-up. Is this a common thing? Is the
>>outcome always bad? My doctor told me to try not to worry b/c early
>>ultrasounds are notoriously unreliable, but that earlier post really
>>scared me. Any advice or information would be appreciated. I go for my
>>level II tomorrow and I just want some thoughts about what to expect. I
>>have had two normal pregnancies prior to this one. I am 39 years old.
>>Thanks for your help. Alison

I tried to post a thank you before but it doesn't appear to have posted. Thank you so much for answering my questions, Dr. McIntosh; you really helped reduce my anxiety level. Alison >
>An 8 week sono is completely unreliable for diagnosing fetal anomalies.
>I know that you can't put it out of your mind, but it is not significant
>at all. Remember, the whole fetus at 8 weeks is less than 2cm, and the
>U/S can only reach a resolution of about 1cm. There is NO ability to
>appreciate any details at that point in pregnancy.
>
>--
>William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
>
>This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute
>for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.
>

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