Re: choroid plexus cyst risks
From: Arla (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Jun 2003 17:16:48 -0500 (CDT)
Mike,
Thanks for the response. I did have a quad screen test at 16 weeks, and
the results were normal. The baby was very active in the ultrasound,
and I feel fetal movement all day.
Thanks again!
Arla
At Mon, 30 Jun 2003, Mike wrote:
>
>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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