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I had my 20 week ultrasound. The results came back that there were signs of fetal soft markers which, is a red fag for a high risk pregnancy. Ultrasounds that show signs of soft markers have a higher risk of chromosomal abnormalities. This is my first pregnancy, I am a single mom, and stressing way out of my mind with all these thoughts. Although, I have an appointment to meet with the Genetics Doctor and I have also decided to have a Amniotic fluid test done, on Tuesday. I would like to know is there anyone out there that has or is experiencing the same thing I am? Please respond to what was the outcome or an update of what is going on? All the support is appreciated. Thanks. ↓
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| Name: Jalipa | Date: Dec 11th, 2007 4:11 AM |
Soft markers are NOT A BIG DEAL.
Choroid plexus cysts (CPCs) occur in approximately 30% of babies and usually disappear at about week 30. Even if they don't they usually do not effect the child (They only discovered them in the 1980s and have since found perfectly normal adults with CPC)
Not a usually a reason for the Amniotic test, unless there are other indicators of a problem.
Please see these links for further information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wi
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http://choroidplexuscyst.org/
I know it's worrying, we recently had the 20 week US and they found one and it's terrified us. But we've been assured that it is not a reason to loose sleep. (easily said).
Dear Reale21 I do hope that everyting turned out all right for you.
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| Name: ANGELA | Date: Feb 21st, 2008 7:51 PM |
| HI THERE JUST A LITTLE REASSURANCE FOR YOU.AT MY 20 WEEK SCAN I FOUND OUT I HAD 2 SOFT MARKERS I WAS AN OLDER MUM AT 44 YRS SO I WAS DEVASTED THIS BEING NY ONLY CHILD .MY SON WAS BORN AT 39 WEEKS PERFECTLY NORMAL NO PROBLEMS AT ALL SO DONT WORRY ↑ |
| Name: Bree | Date: Feb 21st, 2008 10:44 PM |
Reale21-
Hi. What markers were found during your ultrasound? My baby has pyelectasis (soft marker for DS) and it was questionable on whether or not a cpc was seen.
I know how you feel. It is so concerning to hear that your baby is more at risk to have a chromosomal abnormality. From what I have read and heard soft markers can be found in "normal" babies as well.
Did you have an afp or quad test done?
Hang in there! ↑ |
| Name: Bree | Date: Feb 21st, 2008 10:45 PM |
Angela-
Just curious what your markers were? ↑ |
| Name: Crystal | Date: Jan 22nd, 2009 10:56 PM |
Re: Soft Markers
Went for an ultrasound at 20 weeks and was told they found 2 markers ecogenic heart and nucheal fold. We were freaked out not knowing what that could mean. We went to see a Genetics counciller and was told there was a third marker the ecogenic bowel. They offered us a Amnio, but we denied it.
My doctor told us the finding of 3 is significant and that i should prepare myself for what could be... and how do i prepare myself for maybe something could be wrong but maybe not
Im just taking each day at a time and trying to enjoy the pregnancy as best as i can and hoping/praying for the best!
If anyone out there has had a similar experience let me know
Thanks
PS
I did meet another mother who had 2 markers found during ultrasound and her son was born perfectly heathy, so I hope the best for all of you out there ↑ |
| Name: alice | Date: Apr 21st, 2009 8:41 PM |
| hey, i just returned from my appt and im only 21 years of age my doc said that my baby had one small marker on her heart but my doctor told me not to worry because it is only one and tiny, but she said that if it were to be more than one than there would be a reason to worry, and how alot of babies with one marker are completely normal,,,,wish you all the best my thoughts and prayers go out to all women worrying about their babies , keep your head high and pray ....god bless!!! ↑ |
| Name: Ally | Date: Jun 24th, 2009 7:50 PM |
| I am 25 weeks pregnant right now. I just found out recently that my baby has 2 soft markers- fetal pyelectasis and echocardiac focus (a spot on the heart). I decided to get an amniocentesis done yesterday because I was told that it could be Downs Syndrome. My amnio was painless and very fast. I am glad I did it. I have good faith that the baby is fine, but I feel it is important to know what the condition of the baby is so that everyone can prepare properly. If the baby does not have Downs Syndrome, there are other reasons for having pyelectasis, like blockage of renal flow and whatnot. If the pyelectasis gets worse, it could call for a need for surgery. It's important to know so that the medical team can work on it. I find out my results next week! ↑ |
| Name: Darcy | Date: Jul 25th, 2009 12:43 AM |
| My daughter had 2 soft markers, a 2 vessel cord and a white spot on her heart, we were told about the higher probability of downs. We stressed out and worried for weeks. Our daughter Annabella was born 2 weeks premature due to the 2 vessel cord. Other than that she is perfectly healthy and happy and was home in 3 days. I know its impossible not to worry, but hopefully our storey will keep your mind open. ↑ |
| Name: tpape | Date: Aug 18th, 2009 9:53 PM |
Both of our sons had soft markers. Our first had the cyst and the echogenic focus on the heart, and the second had the echogenic focus. We were terrified like most, especially during the first pregnancy but it was for nothing. Both of our sons were born perfectly normal.
Try not to worry about it, chances are everything will be fine. ↑ |
| Name: Reneida | Date: Sep 24th, 2009 8:09 PM |
| My ultrasound today showed two soft markers one being a large spae between the firdt and second toe and the other one is an under developed pinky. It was recomened I get an amnio cuz of this and my age but I have had numerous miscarriages I don't want the amnio but I am worried . Do u have any advise? Have u had this happen or know some one who has? ↑ |
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