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Can Down Syndrome Be Treated During Pregnancy?

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Posted on Fri, 3 Feb 2017
Question: My sister is 42 years old. Done a triple test and trisomy 21 risk is found .Please give an expert advice
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Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Amniocentesis should be done

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
If the risk of trisomy 21 or Down syndrome is found high in the serum screening, then the next step is to confirm the diagnosis by doing amniocentesis and getting the exact karyotype or chromosomal pattern of the fetus.
Amniocentesis is obtaining some amniotic fluid by putting a syringe in the uterus around fetus and getting the chromosomal analysis of the fetus done.
It can be done at any fetal medicine center.
Further decision is to be taken based on its result.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy
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Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (7 minutes later)
Hi did you see the attached report
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Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Yes, I have reviewed the report.
It shows an increased risk of trisomy 21.
Moreover, her age risk is also high for trisomy 21.
In both the situations, amniocentseis is advocated to confirm the diagnosis.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Can Down Syndrome Be Treated During Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Amniocentesis should be done Detailed Answer: Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. If the risk of trisomy 21 or Down syndrome is found high in the serum screening, then the next step is to confirm the diagnosis by doing amniocentesis and getting the exact karyotype or chromosomal pattern of the fetus. Amniocentesis is obtaining some amniotic fluid by putting a syringe in the uterus around fetus and getting the chromosomal analysis of the fetus done. It can be done at any fetal medicine center. Further decision is to be taken based on its result. Hope you found the answer helpful. Regards Dr Deepti Verma OBGYN Maternal and fetal medicine specialist