Re: question about Down's
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 18 Jul 2001 21:15:11 -0500 (CDT)
Sonograms cannot with certainty ruloe in or rule out Down's Syndrome. A
skilled sonographer can find "markers" for DS, that if absent, can be
very reassuring.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Wed, 18 Jul 2001, abarz wrote:
>
>At my 20- and 21-week ultrasounds, an echogenic focus on the heart was
>detected. Because of my age (31), normal triple check results (1:1282
>for Down's), and the absence of other markers, my peri did not recommend
>an amnio but did tell me that I may be at increased risk for carrying a
>DS baby.
>
>Because I have APAs and required IVIg to get pregnant, I'm scheduled for
>monthly ultrasounds during my third trimester to check for IUGR. If my
>baby has DS, would it be detected on these third-trimester ultrasounds?
>If the ultrasound results are normal, would that rule out Down's?
>
>Thanks for your time.
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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