Patient's question:
Doctor, my Down syndrome screening results indicate a high risk of trisomy 21 with a 1 in 254 probability. In this case, what is the likelihood of the child being viable, and can I still carry it to term?Doctor's answer:
The Down syndrome screening is mainly used to determine the possibility of open neural tube defects and 18-trisomy syndrome and 21-trisomy syndrome. The reference value is less than 1:250. Although your condition is below the reference value, it is at the critical level, indicating a higher possibility of the fetus suffering from this condition. It is necessary to give serious consideration at this time. It is recommended to consider amniocentesis for a thorough examination if conditions permit, to clarify the fetal growth and development status.