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Re: Enlarged fetal gall bladderFrom: Philippe Jeanty (jeanty@TheFetus.net)Fri Dec 28 07:25:38 2001
Just a normal variant to me… some people have big noses (Cyrano !) others have big gallbladders. Do not worry the mom ! -----Original Message----- From: ultrasound@obgyn.net [mailto:ultrasound@obgyn.net]On Behalf Of Bill King Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2001 9:36 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ULTRASOUND Subject: Enlarged fetal gall bladder I scanned a G 2, P 1, 32-year old woman today. Size equals dates, anatomical survey appears normal with the exception of an enlarged fetal gall bladder. Fetus is 22 weeks. What causes the gall bladder to enlarge? I searched MEDLINE and came up with one article which states that an enlarged gallbladder at antenatal US does not appear to be associated with a substantially increased risk of chromosomal aneuploidy or biliary tract malformation. But I am still wondering why it would enlarge. There are no overt stones or sludge. Thanks for your help. Ruth King RT, RDMS Bayshore OB/Gyn Sandusky, Ohio
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