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Re: cystic hygroma

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 27 Jun 2002 06:38:48 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 26 Jun 2002, Susan wrote: >
>Today I found out through perinatalogist that my 14 wk LMP baby has some
>"fairly severe swelling" behind the neck. Also, he said there was some
>fluid starting to build in the abdomen. But the babies measurements,
>shapes and heartrate all look great! I am 35 and this is my first
>pregnancy. THe HCG readings had been very high at first, then dropped
>dramatically (I wrote in a couple weeks ago about this). Then I had
>some fluid with blood in it pass in the night, then some clear a week
>later. My questions are this:
>
>Is this child suffering at this time?

Not enough neurons in the brain to "suffer".

>
>What are the chances that this hygroma could be something that could get
>better?

95% or better

Could hygroma itself leave residual effects?

I don't think so.

>
>How strong is just this one marker for chromosomal abnormalities, and
>what else could it be?

About 2-5% chance of chromosomal; problem

>
>I am scheduled to talk to a genetic counselor tomorrow, but I don't know
>if the amnio will be done now or if they want me to wait until 15 weeks
>(1 more week). I have heard that the results take 10 days to come back.
>Any solid information anyone can give would be a blessing. Thank you.
>
>--
>Susan
>

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