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Re: Femur length and dwarfismFrom: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 30 May 2002 18:59:09 -0500 (CDT)
At Thu, 30 May 2002, Vicky wrote: > >I'm 37 weeks and 1 day pregnant. In the last few weeks I've had to have >two scans to check the baby's growth and amniotic fluid levels as my >fundus was measuring small. At today's scan the amniotic fluid is still >'slightly reduced' - the deepest pool of fluid was 2.9cm but the baby's >stomach was full (it also has hiccups a lot!) The cord blood flow was >normal. Overall, in the last two scans growth is coming up on the small >side but within normal limits and apparently consistent with the growth >thoughout pregnancy. However, my main concern is the femur length which >is just 64.8mm. I am very worried about dwarfism - should I be? The >doctors haven't mentioned it, but the femur length is at the very bottom >end of the chart, whereas everything else (head circ, abdomen etc) is >just below the middle line. My partner is 6ft 1 and I am 5ft 6. > >I have ten days to wait until the next scan so would greatly appreciate >a response. > >Thanks very much. With Dwarfism, the femur and humerus lengths would bothe be arund half to three quarters of what it should be normally.
-- R.Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG **Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
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