Patient's question:
Pregnant for 6 and a half months, on May 18th, I had a color Doppler ultrasound examination in the county hospital. The results showed that one side of the fetal lateral ventricle was widened by 1.4 cm, and the rest were normal. On May 19th, the examination results at the regional hospital showed that one side of the fetal lateral ventricle was approximately 1.6 cm, and the rest were normal. Doctor, is this situation considered dangerous hydrocephalus?Doctor's answer:
The lateral ventricle of the fetus is approximately 1.6 centimeters. If it exceeds 15 mm, it can be diagnosed as hydrocephalus. Based on the current production examination, hydrocephalus in the fetus can be diagnosed. Hydrocephalus is primarily caused by an increase in cerebrospinal fluid, which affects the development of brain tissue and can impact the fetus's intelligence. If it is not caused by chromosomal abnormalities, treatment typically focuses on addressing the underlying condition. Surgical repair can be performed, and the result is that the newborn can fully obtain normal intelligence. Therefore, terminating the pregnancy poses no harm.