Patient's question:
The ultrasound done at 17 weeks:Biparietal diameter: 3.6 cm, Head circumference: 12.9 cm, Abdominal circumference: 10.7 cm, Femur length: 2.2 cm.
Placenta, posterior wall, thickness 1.5 cm, classified as Grade 0.
Amniotic fluid maximum depth: 4.3 cm, clear, fetal heartbeat: 156 times, regular.
Cranial bone halo is complete, brain midline is central, one ventricle is approximately 0.6 cm wide (follow-up).
Doctor, are these data normal? Do I need to do a DNA chromosome test?
Doctor's answer:
From your ultrasound results, the width of this lateral ventricle being 0.6 cm is normal, and you can rest assured. This is normal because the width of this lateral ventricle does not exceed 1.2 cm, which is considered normal. If it exceeds this value, it may indicate hydrocephalus. So you can be (at ease) now, as this is normal. Additionally, regular follow-up examinations to monitor the width of this lateral ventricle are recommended. This is sufficient.