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Re: ventricular calcification-2nd post

From: Richard Chudacoff, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 31 Aug 2003 11:25:53 -0500 (CDT)


At Sat, 30 Aug 2003, Victoria wrote: >
>My 20 week ultrasound showed a ventricular calcification in my babies
>heart (I think the dr. said right ventricle). I am being sent to a
>specialist next week for a follow-up ultrasound (I'll be 22 weeks). What
>is ventricular calcification and what are the causes of it? My doctor
>told me it could be a sign of Down's Syndrome. I am 30 years old and
>have a 14 month old healty baby girl. I am not overly concerned because
>God won't give me more that I can handle, but I would just like some
>information. (the search area isn't working on the site). Thank you
>for your time.
>
>--
>Victoria
>
>--
>Victoria
>

Genetic abnormality or infectious cause such as toxoplasmosis or CMV could cause this. It can also be a benign finding

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Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG
     Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC
     Sugar Land, TX

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