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Is A Prominent Stomach Bubble Present In Fetus A Cause For Concern?
Question: I've just had my 20 week Anomaly scan and been advised my baby has a prominent stomach bubble,What does this mean?I had an ultrasound at 16 weeks and everything was fine!
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Prominent stomach bubble is present in fetus with duodenal atresia or intestinal atresia.
It poses a risk of Downs syndrome in the baby.
What is the AFI (amniotic fluid index) mentioned in the scan?
Is there any other anomaly mentioned.
Please do get back to me with the details so that I can guide you further.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist
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Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Prominent stomach bubble is present in fetus with duodenal atresia or intestinal atresia.
It poses a risk of Downs syndrome in the baby.
What is the AFI (amniotic fluid index) mentioned in the scan?
Is there any other anomaly mentioned.
Please do get back to me with the details so that I can guide you further.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist
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Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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