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What Does My Ultrasound Scan Report Indicate?

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Posted on Fri, 27 Jan 2017
Question: Ultrasound at 22 weeks showed bowed femur. But is only in one leg. Is this anything to worry about? I have had non invasive prenatal testing done and has came back Normal for trisomy 21,18 and 13.
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Could be skeletal dysplasia

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. The finding is indeed a cause for concern. I understand the dismal paradoxical situation that you are in. Fetal limb bowing may be a feature of skeletal dysplasia, particularly if it is severe. A mild degree of lateral bowing to femur can occur as part of normal variation. However it is a non-specific sign and needs follow up.

Please go through:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/0000
http://www.ashg.org/genetics/abstracts/abs00/f2332.htm

Regards
Note: For detailed guidance on genetic screening consult a genetics specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Does My Ultrasound Scan Report Indicate?

Brief Answer: Could be skeletal dysplasia Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. The finding is indeed a cause for concern. I understand the dismal paradoxical situation that you are in. Fetal limb bowing may be a feature of skeletal dysplasia, particularly if it is severe. A mild degree of lateral bowing to femur can occur as part of normal variation. However it is a non-specific sign and needs follow up. Please go through: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/0000 http://www.ashg.org/genetics/abstracts/abs00/f2332.htm Regards