Patient's question:
A colleague of our unit had a B at 16 weeks, which showed a 1.9cm x 1.2cm cystic-solid echo area in the fetal abdomen. It contained a stomach bubble, intestines, and some liver tissue. The ultrasound suggested it matched the size of a 15-week fetus and indicated fetal midgut hernia. Could there be a possibility of misdiagnosis of abdominal wall defect in a 16-week fetus?Doctor's answer:
The current ultrasound results show fetal abdominal wall defect, with a relatively low chance of misdiagnosis. If the results are misdiagnosed, four-dimensional color Doppler ultrasound can provide a clearer judgment. Additionally, if a diagnosis of fetal abdominal wall defect is necessary, it must be taken seriously, as the presence of abdominal wall defect often indicates other complications. Therefore, once confirmed, immediate surgery is required after the baby is born, which can achieve good therapeutic effects.