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What Does Pericardial Effusion In Baby On Pregnancy Scan Suggest?
hi im 13 wk and got told on my scan that my baby had pericardial effusion, 5mm of fluild at the back of the neck goining down the back and also round the abdomen and face the midwife doesnt know what it mean and i have been refered to leeds on thursday could you tell me what it is.
Mon, 14 Sep 2015
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Pericardial effusion and fluid behind the neck in a 13 weeks fetus can be due to :
1. chromosomal anomalies, esp Downs syndrome
2. Non immune hydrops fetalis
3. Any congenital cardiac anomaly
I would suggest you to consult a fetal medicine specialist to get properly counselled and get amniocentesis done to confirm the fetal karyotype.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Pericardial effusion and fluid behind the neck in a 13 weeks fetus can be due to :
1. chromosomal anomalies, esp Downs syndrome
2. Non immune hydrops fetalis
3. Any congenital cardiac anomaly
I would suggest you to consult a fetal medicine specialist to get properly counselled and get amniocentesis done to confirm the fetal karyotype.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
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