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What Is Echogenic Foci In The Left Ventrical Of Baby In Womb?
hiMy wife is 24 week pregnant. during last week ultrasound Dr' told us there is single echogenic foci in the left ventrical of baby's heart. As per her it is a marker of Trisomy 21. however the definative test to ascertain is amniocentesis. >we are worried after this as amnio carries risk of miscarriage at 1:200. we want to know how much serious is this finding are we are worrying too much? does risk of having down sydrome baby is increased for my wife and if by how much. my wife haven't undergone tripple screen test. does Down syndrome is heridetry as wife parents are perfectly normal.
Fri, 13 Nov 2015
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Echogenic intracardiac foci is a soft marker for Downs syndrome, but the exact risk can be estimated if she had got triple test done.
If not, then she should get an amniocentesis done to confirm fetal karyotype, as the risk of abortion by amniocentesis is considered low as compared to the risk of Down syndrome in fetus.
Moreover, a fetal echo should be done at 24 weeks of pregnancy to rule out any major congenital heart disease.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Deepti Verma
Echogenic intracardiac foci is a soft marker for Downs syndrome, but the exact risk can be estimated if she had got triple test done.
If not, then she should get an amniocentesis done to confirm fetal karyotype, as the risk of abortion by amniocentesis is considered low as compared to the risk of Down syndrome in fetus.
Moreover, a fetal echo should be done at 24 weeks of pregnancy to rule out any major congenital heart disease.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Deepti Verma
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