Patient's question:
At 19 weeks and 4 days, the ultrasound revealed bilateral choroid plexus cysts in the fetus. Will this be used for non-invasive or invasive testing? Does the child have any problems? Additionally, I drank half a bottle of mineral water before the Down syndrome screening. Did it interfere with the results?Doctor's answer:
A choroid plexus cyst is a small cyst with a diameter of ≥3mm, found scattered in the lateral ventricle of a fetus during the 14-24 week gestational period through careful magnetic resonance imaging of the choroid plexus. Over 90% of fetal choroid plexus cysts disappear after the early pregnancy of 26 weeks, with only a very small number showing progressive reduction. It is recommended to have regular prenatal check-ups and periodic follow-up examinations. Down syndrome screening is a serological test that integrates the pregnant woman's age, gestational age, estimated due date, and other factors to calculate the risk of the fetus developing Down syndrome. It does not require fasting. Wishing you a successful pregnancy!