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What Does Ventriculomegaly In Scanning During Pregnancy Indicate?
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Wed, 30 Apr 2014
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Question : hi i am 7months pregnant. i did scanning. in the report it came that for my baby suffers from Ventriculomegaly. doctor told that one side 8mm and the other side 12mm is there. they also told that the fluid is drained.is this a big problem. i am very tensed. can u give me a clear clarification regarding this?
Brief Answer:
ventriculomegaly
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Ventriculomegaly basically means that the cavities of the brain are enlarged. There may be various reasons for this. Most causes are neurological. The fetus may have neurological or cognitive impairment. There is no fetal treatment as such. But after delivery, further evaluation and surgery may be considered. Unless there is fluid build up in the brain-hydrocephalus, immediate management is not required. In your case, i dont suppose that is the case. Basically, the extent of the condition can be evaluated only after birth. From the measurements you have given, your case is mild.
ventriculomegaly
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Ventriculomegaly basically means that the cavities of the brain are enlarged. There may be various reasons for this. Most causes are neurological. The fetus may have neurological or cognitive impairment. There is no fetal treatment as such. But after delivery, further evaluation and surgery may be considered. Unless there is fluid build up in the brain-hydrocephalus, immediate management is not required. In your case, i dont suppose that is the case. Basically, the extent of the condition can be evaluated only after birth. From the measurements you have given, your case is mild.
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