Patient's question:
At five and a half months, I was diagnosed with fetal hydrocephalus measuring 1.1 cm. When I was close to six months, a 4D ultrasound showed that both lateral ventricles were widened by 1.1 cm. During my follow-up at six and a half months, the left ventricle measured 1.4 cm, and the anterior horns of the ventricles were approximately 0.6 cm wide. I'm wondering if the baby is viable.Doctor's answer:
There are many causes of hydrocephalus, including excessive cerebrospinal fluid production, absorption disorders, or obstruction of the mesencephalic aqueduct. Posterior conditions such as intracranial hemorrhage or infections can also lead to hydrocephalus, and it can occur at any stage of pregnancy. Due to the excessive hydrocephalus in your fetus, it is necessary to follow the doctor's advice and have a follow-up examination one month later. If there is no significant reduction in the amount of fluid, consider amniocentesis to rule out chromosomal abnormalities. Fetal hydrocephalus has no direct relationship with the pregnant woman's daily life, so normal living is acceptable.