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What Does My Ultrasound Scan Report Indicate?
Question: Ultrasound at 22 weeks showed bowed femur. But is only in one leg. Is this anything to worry about? I have had non invasive prenatal testing done and has came back Normal for trisomy 21,18 and 13.
Brief Answer:
Could be skeletal dysplasia
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. The finding is indeed a cause for concern. I understand the dismal paradoxical situation that you are in. Fetal limb bowing may be a feature of skeletal dysplasia, particularly if it is severe. A mild degree of lateral bowing to femur can occur as part of normal variation. However it is a non-specific sign and needs follow up.
Please go through:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/0000
http://www.ashg.org/genetics/abstracts/abs00/f2332.htm
Regards
Could be skeletal dysplasia
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. The finding is indeed a cause for concern. I understand the dismal paradoxical situation that you are in. Fetal limb bowing may be a feature of skeletal dysplasia, particularly if it is severe. A mild degree of lateral bowing to femur can occur as part of normal variation. However it is a non-specific sign and needs follow up.
Please go through:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/0000
http://www.ashg.org/genetics/abstracts/abs00/f2332.htm
Regards
Note: For detailed guidance on genetic screening consult a genetics specialist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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