Re: 'short' femurs in 16 week ultrasound

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At Wed, 10 Sep 2003, Kevin wrote: >
>My wife had a 16 week ultrasound on Monday. Yesterday afternoon, her
>OBGYN called to tell her that 1) The AFP results were "good" 2) Both
>femurs measured "short". Although no actual measurements were given,
>the doctor quickly scheduled a level 2 ultrasound for tomorrow.
>Can anyone help me with "getting smart" on this subject prior to the U/S
>and subsequent "genetic counseling" prior to my wife's appointment? ie:
>Is short femur measurements an absolute Down Syndrome indicator or are
>there other indicators that need to be present to accurately predict
>Down Syndrome? Is there anywhere I can get information on statistically
>how many babies that are measured with short femurs are actually born
>with Down SYndrome? What important questions do I need to know to ask
>the doctor tomorrow?
>
>Any help or advice in this situation will be greatly appreciated. Please
>help me so that I can help my wife.
>
>Thanks.

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