System ultrasound left ventricle 0.7, should an amniocentesis be performed

Patient's question:

System ultrasound of the left ventricle of the brain is 0.7. It is recommended to do a color Doppler ultrasound of the brain. The obstetrician said that if it widens further, it will be suspected of hydrocephalus and recommends amniocentesis or non-invasive DNA. I searched online and found that as long as it is less than 1, it is normal. Whether to do an amniocentesis

Doctor's answer:

Gestational age? It's possible to continue close monitoring, as even with amniocentesis, it's not guaranteed to rule out fetal abnormalities. Non-invasive testing is now explicitly prohibited by the state from clinical use, so it's unlikely you'll find a hospital that offers it.

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