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Factors for calculating trisomy 21 risk?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My NT scan showed me a range of 1.4 mm and my double marker showed me a risk of 1:20300. But my age risk showed a result of 1:176. Which one has to be considered and what it signifies regarding the risk for trisomy 21?

Answered by Dr. Uzma Arqam

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MBBS

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Dr. Uzma Arqam is a dedicated Obstetrician and Gynecologist with expertise in prenatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, infertility treatment, menstrual disorders, and minimally invasive gynecological procedures. She provides comprehensive women’s healthcare with a focus on safety, compassion, and personalized treatment. Dr. Arqam is committed to supporting women’s health at every stage of life through evidence-based practices and patient-centered care.

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Hi,

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I have gone through the query (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Many factors count for calculating risk. They are age, serum markers, family history, and nuchal translucency. An age-related risk is more after 35 years of age. As you are 38 years old, so the risk is calculated as 1:176. But, individually it cannot define the whole risk as it involves other factors also. Nuchal translucency less than 2.9 mm is considered normal, and you have a range of 1.4 mm, so the factor does not show a risk for an anomaly. Serum markers show a least negligible risk like 1 in 20300. So this factor is also not under threat. You have not mentioned about your family history as it will also play a role in calculating the all over risk. So the combined risk is decidedly less. Have a usual anomaly scan at 20 weeks to check for any anomaly. Around 22 weeks, try to have a cardiac outflow tract.

Answered by Dr. Uzma Arqam
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At December 8, 2018
Reviewed At July 10, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Uzma Arqam is a dedicated Obstetrician and Gynecologist with expertise in prenatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, infertility treatment, menstrual disorders, and minimally invasive gynecological procedures. She provides comprehensive women’s healthcare with a focus on safety, compassion, and personalized treatment. Dr. Arqam is committed to supporting women’s health at every stage of life through evidence-based practices and patient-centered care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Uzma Arqam is a dedicated Obstetrician and Gynecologist with expertise in prenatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, infertility treatment, menstrual disorders, and minimally invasive gynecological procedures. She provides comprehensive women’s healthcare with a focus on safety, compassion, and personalized treatment. Dr. Arqam is committed to supporting women’s health at every stage of life through evidence-based practices and patient-centered care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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