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Suspected Blighted Ovum. Scan Done With Bladder Not Full. No Fetal Pole Or Heart Beat?
Hi doc, my doc suspected blighted ovum at 6 weeks as sac looked empty but he could finally see a speck of white dot in it. He forgot to mention a full bladder before the scan was done could he have made a mistake? I had my period on the 8th sept and today it should be 7 weeks +, the sac should have a fetal pole and heartbeat yes? Rather than a white dot.. Thank you
Thu, 7 Nov 2013
Hi,
You are right. A fetal pole and cardiac activity should be visualized. A trans-vaginal sonogram does not need a full bladder as a pelvic sonogram. I suggest that you get a trans-vaginal sonogram to clarify the issue. A serum beta-hCG serial titre could assist in assessing the progress of the pregnancy. Please consult your specialist for further suggestions. Hope you find this information useful. Wish you good health.
You are right. A fetal pole and cardiac activity should be visualized. A trans-vaginal sonogram does not need a full bladder as a pelvic sonogram. I suggest that you get a trans-vaginal sonogram to clarify the issue. A serum beta-hCG serial titre could assist in assessing the progress of the pregnancy. Please consult your specialist for further suggestions. Hope you find this information useful. Wish you good health.
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