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Re: Is 5 mm considered nuchal thickness?

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 14 Dec 2001 14:22:31 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 14 Dec 2001, Abbey wrote: >
>My 19-week screening US showed a nuchal thickness of 5 mm. Doc didn't
>seem too concerned, but I'm very worried about Down's because my HCG 2.2 MOM, estriol 0.84, though AFP was higher at 2.1. Overall the triple
>screen was negative and gave me a lower-than-average risk for my age
>(31). However, I'm concerned because of the nuchal fold
>thickness-apparently, that raises my risk of Down's by a factor of 28.
>Should I get a Level II U/S or amnio at this point? How many babies with
>a 5 mm nuchal fold thickness turn out not to have Down's? Please help-
>I'm worried out of my mind!

most babies with nucahal thickening do nto have Down's, but a targeted ultraosund and a perinatal consultation will do worlds of good to put your mind at ease.

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

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