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Is Small Fetus And Head Parameters A Cause Of Concern?

I had an ultrasound scan at 27weeks 4days. BPD-66mm (26w2d), HC-252mm (26w4d), AC-215mm (25w5d), FL-53mm (27w5d), HL-47mm, EFW-1003gms, Fetus is smaller in size, Fetal head is dolicocephalic - is small fetus and head parameters a cause of concern?
Tue, 26 Jul 2011
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Hi welcome to Healthcaremagic

The above measurements of the fetus ..
BPD is Biparietal diameter normal, HC headcircunference Normal,FL femoral length is normal range..,you need Not to worry... the measurements of the growth of the fetus for that gestational age are within normal range..
Hope I have answered your question..

Takecare..
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Is Small Fetus And Head Parameters A Cause Of Concern?

Hi welcome to Healthcaremagic The above measurements of the fetus .. BPD is Biparietal diameter normal, HC headcircunference Normal,FL femoral length is normal range..,you need Not to worry... the measurements of the growth of the fetus for that gestational age are within normal range.. Hope I have answered your question.. Takecare..