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Nasal bone Hypoplastic and Micrognathia
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Today my wife had 18weeks scan and found to have below. Kindly let me know if it's normal or will it have a problem for baby.
1. Nasal bone is hypoplastic
2. Hypoplastic mandible and Micrognathia
3. Hypertelorism
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Repeat scan after two weeks, avoid stress
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Looks abnormal.
May need amniocentesis or Nipt
Quadruple marker done?
What was 3rd month combined screening report
Definitely needs further investigation to rule out down's syndrome or other genetic disorder
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There may be other anomalies too. Take the detailed scan and talk to a pediatric doctor
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No it's not.did you do screen during nt scan
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
19 yrs exp
Chennai
Get a repeat scan at 22 weeks
to rule out any other syndrome congenial anomaly
Next Steps
Continue iron and calcium supplements
Avoid papaya and pineapple
Mothers Horlicks two spoons with milk two times a day for a month
Avoid lifting weights and stress and intercourses
Listen devotional music and wear bangles to promote hearing in baby
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If no other associate anomaly the pregnancy can be continued
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Dr. Anshika Jain
Gynecologist
6 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Hi there,
These changes are not normal.
It shows some abnormalities in the baby.
Please consult a fetal medicine expert for the same as soon as possible.
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