Medical Advice on "Fetal Medicine"

Does my NT scan and dual marker test show any risk in pregnancy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your previous obstetric, gynecology, medical, and drug history matters. Have you been on folic acid daily? If you had any medical issue, was it treated and checked properly? Your nuchal translucency is normal. PAPPA (pre...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Uzma Arqam

How does moderate bilateral hydronephrosis affect the foetus?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I have reviewed the report (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Moderate hydronephrosis (a condition in which kidneys become swollen as a result o...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma

Should I need amniocentesis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Usually, quadruple test is done at 16 to 18 weeks. Sensitivity at 19 weeks is doubtful. Amniocentesis ( a test to detect fetal abnormal...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Balakrishnan R

When can I get the level two ultrasound?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The number of weeks will be counted according to your scan date. So according to which your TIFFA (targeted imaging for fetal anomalies) scan will be dated. The TIFFA or anomaly scan, which you have mentioned can be d...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Neha Rathod

What is the risk of trisomy 21 from my NT scan and double marker test?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question and understand the concerns. I have reviewed the report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It shows an increased risk in the first-trimester screening. You should...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma

Does spotting after I-pill rule out pregnancy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand the concerns. I-pill has the usual side effect of delaying the next expected periods by two to three weeks. So, most likely her periods are delayed due to the pill. I will s...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma

Please go through my USG reports and suggest further course of action.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I reviewed the report (attachment removed to protect patient's identity). In this situation, I suggest you go for an amniocentesis to confirm the fetal karyotype and rule ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma

What are the risks for the baby if my wife delivers at 37 weeks?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question and understood your concerns. I have reviewed the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and the prescription. Delivery should be conducted at 37 weeks if there is fetal...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma

I am 19 weeks pregnant. Please suggest if my ultrasound findings are dangerous.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all understand clearly about the finding in your sonography and try to understand it. Choroid plexus cyst and intracardiac echogenic focus, when they are single, termed as isolated findings and mostly they go ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mavani Jimesh Himatbhai

Is nasal bone length an indicator of Down's syndrome?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The nasal bone thickness is relevant only between 11 to 13 weeks pregnant scan where it should be less than 0.08 inches. Nasal bone thickness at 23 weeks gestation is irrelevant. If the quadruple test shows low risk of Dow...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar