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USG Anomaly Scan Shows Small Choroid Plexus Cyst, Associated With Chromosomal Abnormality, Risk For Trisomy. Help?

USG anomaly scan shows:in head: a small choroid plexus cyst noted.single foetus average of 19 weeks 01 day.in impression of USG report mentioned:no gross congenital anomaly seen at present.Choroid plexus cyst may be associated with chromosomal abnormality.but in triple markar test,calculated risk for trisomy 18 is 1:1432 which inidicates a low risk.completely confused,is there any risk in carrying out baby?
Sun, 31 Mar 2013
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Hi, welcome to HCM.
Choroid plexus cyst is one of the soft marker of trisomy. If triple marker test is nearly negative.
So there no risk for baby. You can definitely continue pregnancy.
Outcome of delivery will be better.

Hope for the best.
Regards.
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USG Anomaly Scan Shows Small Choroid Plexus Cyst, Associated With Chromosomal Abnormality, Risk For Trisomy. Help?

Hi, welcome to HCM. Choroid plexus cyst is one of the soft marker of trisomy. If triple marker test is nearly negative. So there no risk for baby. You can definitely continue pregnancy. Outcome of delivery will be better. Hope for the best. Regards.