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Q: Level 2 ultrasound

asked by: clt1975 on February 18th, 2009

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I just had a 20 week level 2 ultrasound where the doctor told me they see a unilateral plexus cyst. I had bloodwork done last month (alpha protein test) that showed I was negative for Downs or Trisomy 18. However my first baby boy who is now 2 was born with a cleft lip NOT involving the palate. I did this level 2 ultrasound to detect cleft lip, which this baby did not have, but had the cyst. Everything else was normal with the ultrasound (All extremeties, 4 chambers of heart, etc). Reading literature it states not to be concerned with doing an amnio. However, when researching the internet babies born with autism have had these cysts. I do have cousin boys with autism. Should I still do the amnio or just be more concerned with autism? Let me know your opinions. Thank you

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replied on March 15th, 2009

Experienced User

Hi there,
As a sonographer i can't tell you that i know a lot about autism, nor do i know a lot about the research and relation of autism and choroid plexus cysts. What i can tell you is that we see these cysts quite often at 20 week scans, which tend to subside by the 3rd trimester. As an isolated finding, there is usually no risk for genetic abnormality. The hands should also be checked to insure they full open. Clenched hands plexus cysts can also be a sign of (trisomy 18?) i believe.
So don't be overly worried. Have the baby scanned again in the third trimester to check on the cysts. You can always seek genetic counseling, or an amnio if the baby had other abnormalities.

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