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What is the ventricular echogenic focus seen in pregnancy scan?

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What is the ventricular echogenic focus seen in pregnancy scan?

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Published At October 15, 2018
Reviewed AtDecember 7, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My sister got her 22-week pregnancy scan, and a small left ventricular echogenic focus was noted. Please advice.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Let me tell you what is an echogenic focus is. It may be a calcium deposit, and it is commonly seen in the left ventricle of the heart in the prenatal second and third pregnancy ultrasounds. It is a rare finding, and it does not show any adverse outcomes in the absence of other factors. It will not cause any harm to the heart, and it will not develop any problem with the development of a baby. But in the presence of other risk factors, the doctor performs these screening tests, like Down's syndrome screening. Otherwise, just the presence of an echogenic spot will not raise the chance of getting any chromosomal or genetic disorder.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

The Down's syndrome test was negative. I hope that there is nothing to worry.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, with the negative Down's syndrome screening test, there is nothing to worry.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif
Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif

Cardiology

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