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What are the odds to having a down syndrome baby with 2 ultrasound abnormalities?
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Default What are the odds to having a down syndrome baby with 2 ultrasound abnormalities? - 12-24-2008, 09:20 PM

I went in for my ultrasound at 19 wks and found out the baby has echoing in the heart ventricles and a cyst at base of brain. Individually, they would not be concerned, but because 2 abnormalities are present I need to go in for a level 2 ultrasound. What are my odds for having a down syndrome baby at 30 with these abnormalities being present?
   
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Default 12-28-2008, 01:16 AM

idk ypu tell me? ask your doctor! Hopefully your baby doesnt have down syndrome! good luck!
   
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Default 12-28-2008, 08:53 AM

Sounds like you are too young for a down syndrome baby but you never know. I have heard that these are some of the signs but don't worry. I've known a couple of people that have been told the same and they ended up with normal healthy babies.
   
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Default 01-05-2009, 03:51 AM

I do not know what the odds are, however, there is always a possibility that there is nothing wrong. I had abnormal tests with both of my children. I had an amnio in my first pregnancy to rule out genetic abnormalities. I had a level 2 ultrasound the second time to rule out downs. I just wanted to tell you this because there was absolutly nothing wrong with either of my children. Even if there is something wrong, you are doing the right thing finding out now. If, by chance, the baby does have downs, you will be completely prepared.P.S. It is much easier to get a false positive than an actual positive on these tests. Ultrasound is still a developing science.
   
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Default 03-13-2009, 04:13 PM

I don't know the stats, but you could always request an amniocentesis(sorry if that's spelled wrong). That would tell you for sure about Down Syndrome.Was the cyst at the base of the brain a nuchal fold? Even that doesn't necessarially mean the the baby for sure has Downs
   
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Default 03-15-2009, 04:41 PM

I am 34 and had 2 abnormalities on my son's ultrasound. He had an echogenci foci (white spot on the heart) and a dilated kidney. He is a perfect 3 month old. 2 abnormalities is not unusual at all. Try not to worry. I know that's hard because I've been there.
   
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