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What Could Trisomy 21 Test Findings During Pregnancy Be Suggestive Of?
I am 20 weeks pregnant now, the trisomy 21 test showed 1:235, which said there is an increased risk, but my doctor is confident says she's confident on the Ultra scan of gravid uterus test which says N T=2mm;. But still she suggested me to go for 2nd opinion. what do you say? I am 29 yrs old. 5.3' & 68 kgs
Tue, 28 Apr 2015
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. A risk of 1:235 of trisomy 21 is not a very high risk, however it is more than normal which is 1:250. Moreover, NT of 2 mm is just borderline for increased risk of trisomy 21.
I would suggest you to consult a fetal medicine specialist and get a detailed anomaly ultrasound. If any soft markers of trisomy 21 is present in the fetus, then you should undergo amniocentesis to confirm the fetal karyotype. Further management has to be done accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Deepti verma
I would suggest you to consult a fetal medicine specialist and get a detailed anomaly ultrasound. If any soft markers of trisomy 21 is present in the fetus, then you should undergo amniocentesis to confirm the fetal karyotype. Further management has to be done accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Deepti verma
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