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Re: Nuchal fold thickness

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 27 Jun 2001 17:24:08 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 27 Jun 2001, Chris wrote: >
>I am 35 years old and lost my first child at term 4 mos ago to unknown
>causes (did chromo tests). I am currently 10.5 weeks. At 6 weeks, ny
>hCG started to drop so we expected a miscariage, but it hasn't happened.
>The baby is growing normally and the heartrate is normal. However, a
>u/s yesterday showed a nuchal fold thickness of 4 mm. My doctor said
>that is way too high, so we are scheduled for an early amnio in 3 weeks.
>Have my chances of Down's just soared? What are the percentages based on
>my age and the thickness? I am terrified of losing another child!

The data on nuchal translucency involve a complex computer program that considers the nuchal measurement, HCG levels in the maternal serum, gestational and the maternal age. Without these numbers and the computer program, I am afraid that I cannot be of much help beyond stating that there is certainly an association between increased nuchal thickness and chromosomal abnormalities... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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