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Re: choroid plexus cyst risksFrom: Mike (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon, 30 Jun 2003 13:05:34 -0500 (CDT)
At Mon, 30 Jun 2003, Arla wrote: > >Hello, > >I am 33 years old and pregnant with my first child. I have had a normal >pregnancy so far. The quad screen results were normal. Last week, I >had an ultrasound at 18w 5 days. A choroid plexus cyst was found, but >nothing else abnormal as far as I know. The baby is a boy. The OB >recommended a follow-up ultrasound at 28-30 weeks but nothing more. She >says that most of these cysts resolve themselves, but I am worried >because of my age. My husband is 37. > >Is there anything I should ask for at this point, or am I worrying >unneccesarily? > >Thanks a lot in advance, this board has been such a help for me. > >-- >Arla > Arla, Standard practice is to request a targeted or level II ultrasound usually with a perinatologist (maternal fetal med specialist) to look for any other possible abnormalities. Isolated CPCs are not good indicators of a problem. At 33 your still in the lower risk age group and there is no good evidence that father's age affects chromosomal anomolies. Did you have the MSAFP? What were the results? Take care, Mike W
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