HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Does This Ultrasound Report Indicate?

Dear Doctor, Am 19 wk 4 days pregnant with my first child. My recent anomaly scan report mentions that everything is normal except, following note An isolated Echogenic Focus seen in the left ventricle . Is this a big concern? I was told that it may dissapear before i deliver the baby. Is this normal? What are your views? FYI..My 3rd month scan indicates that i have very low risk of down s syndrome. Looking forward to your views.. Thanks, Uma
Wed, 27 Apr 2016
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi Uma,

I can understand your concern. Isolated Echogenic Focus is observed in about 30% of Asian fetuses which the mother is in second trimester, which does not indicate any cardiac abnormality. The only implication to assess for Trisomy 21 or Down's syndrome.

I would advise you to ask your gynecologist to go for detailed fetal assessment study to assess presence of other structural malformations in the fetus. Based on that assessment, further information regarding the fetal growth can be gained.

I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. Take care.

Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Does This Ultrasound Report Indicate?

Hi Uma, I can understand your concern. Isolated Echogenic Focus is observed in about 30% of Asian fetuses which the mother is in second trimester, which does not indicate any cardiac abnormality. The only implication to assess for Trisomy 21 or Down s syndrome. I would advise you to ask your gynecologist to go for detailed fetal assessment study to assess presence of other structural malformations in the fetus. Based on that assessment, further information regarding the fetal growth can be gained. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. Take care. Best, Dr. Viraj Shah