Patient's question:
Pregnant 3 months and 10 days, ultrasound results are otherwise normal, just showing cerebrospinal fluid of 4mm. Is there any impact? Additionally, the placenta is low-lying. Does this have any impact?Doctor's answer:
Hello, in this case, the likelihood of retaining the fetus is not high, so it's necessary to be mentally prepared. The causes of fetal hydrocephalus include genetic factors, viral infections, or a lack of nutrients. Hydrocephalus primarily occurs when an increase in cerebrospinal fluid affects the development of brain tissue, which can impact the fetus's intelligence. If the hydrocephalus is not caused by chromosomal abnormalities, surgery can be performed after the newborn is born to repair it under the premise of treating the underlying disease. However, the outcome cannot be guaranteed, and it is uncertain whether the newborn will fully obtain normal intelligence. Therefore, terminating the pregnancy is not harmful.