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Re: EIF as a Downs Syndrome Marker

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 16 Jan 2003 15:03:18 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 16 Jan 2003, Jenny wrote: >
>I am 35 and pg w/3rd. Had Level II u/s at 17.4 weeks and found one EIF.
>Doc said my AFP results were 1/239 for downs - with the EIF 1/209. He
>said lots of babies have EIF and have no problems, but because of my age
>and AFP they had to advise me that EIF is a soft marker for downs. I'm
>having trouble understanding what this means. He mentioned other
>markers for downs, none of which I had. Would this mean my baby does
>not have downs because I have no other markers? Could other markers
>develop later? I know I could have an amnio, but based on the research
>I've done, I don't think it's warranted.
>
>As far as the EIF goes, will my baby have any cardiac problems from
>that? should I ask for a fetal echo?
>
>Thanks!
>
>--
>Jenny
>

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