PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for January, 2002: Re: Ultrasound Question

Re: Ultrasound Question

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 Jan 2002 08:38:23 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 30 Jan 2002, Laura wrote: >
>Hi,
>
>I am seven weeks pregnant with my first child. I went for an ultrasound
>today and the heart was beating away, which was good. However, the dr.
>noticed a blob of material attached to the fetus. It didn't have blood
>running through it or a heartbeat, so it isn't another baby. She said
>it could have started to develop into a twin but didn't make it. I'm
>going back to get it checked again in 3-4 weeks.
>
>My question is, how common is this, and will it go away on its own? What
>could it be, besides the beginnings of a twin that didn't work out? I am
>worried that my baby will be born with some big cycst or growth on
>him/her.
>
>Any info. you could give me would be great. Thanks!
>
>--
>Laura
>edd 9/15/02
>

Laura

Can not tell what it is, but the best course is to rescan you and see what is developing from there.

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board
Pregnancy and Birth Section
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

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*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
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