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Are Hemivertebra, Single Umbilical Artery And Right Sided Aortic Arch Causes For Concern At 16 Weeks Of Pregnancy?
Question: Hi doctor,i have conceived through ivf and now I am 18 weeks pregnant.at 16 weeks anamoly scan my doctor found few fundings like hemivertibra,single umbilical artery and right sided arotic arch.so she suggested go for amniocentesis procedure to check chromosome and genetic problems.reports came normal...Can u explain hemivertibra,single umbilical artery and right sided arotic arch problems...Are these problems are major...My baby will have any major health issues after his/her birth...Can you please suggest.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
All these three findings are called soft markers.
Alone if they exist by themselves, they can cause no problems in the child. However, sometimes they are part of larger syndromes or complex abnormalities. Since the Amniocentesis is normal, it is a positive sign.
Ultrasound does not show abnormalities of any other organ systems. Hemivertebra may cause some spinal issues with posture and shape. You should be prepared for minor issues but right now there is no finding that suggests a major issue.
Hope I have answered your query. Please feel free to discuss further. All the best.
Regards,
Dr. Aarti Abraham
OBGYN
As below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
All these three findings are called soft markers.
Alone if they exist by themselves, they can cause no problems in the child. However, sometimes they are part of larger syndromes or complex abnormalities. Since the Amniocentesis is normal, it is a positive sign.
Ultrasound does not show abnormalities of any other organ systems. Hemivertebra may cause some spinal issues with posture and shape. You should be prepared for minor issues but right now there is no finding that suggests a major issue.
Hope I have answered your query. Please feel free to discuss further. All the best.
Regards,
Dr. Aarti Abraham
OBGYN
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thanks for the reply mam..My doctor checked other parts of the baby all are fine... Hemivertibra also that bone was covered by skin.are these markers are visible to outside...Can anyone notice these problems by seeing the baby.
Brief Answer:
As below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The bones of the vertebra are covered by skin, but if the problem is severe, it can lead to posture abnormalities that can be visible.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Aarti Abraham
OBGYN
As below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The bones of the vertebra are covered by skin, but if the problem is severe, it can lead to posture abnormalities that can be visible.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Aarti Abraham
OBGYN
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thanks mam for the reply.scolisis of the spine with the convexity of the spine to the right at the level of L1 just after the 12th rib due to the presence of single hemivertibra noted.No obvious evidence of spuna bifida was noted on scan today.this was mentioned in the scan report...So can u please tell is this se vere or not and will ot lead to posture abnormalities?t
Brief Answer:
As below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is not severe. It would lead to mild postural abnormalities, that could be mostly corrected with exercise and physiotherapy.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Aarti Abraham
OBGYN
As below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is not severe. It would lead to mild postural abnormalities, that could be mostly corrected with exercise and physiotherapy.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Aarti Abraham
OBGYN
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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