Cisterna magna 15mm, vernis seen and normal, no ventriculomegaly. what doest all these mean, I am very worried about my baby. will the baby have problems......can someone give an answer....
2006-11-14 05:37:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
If you ever have any questions about an ultrasound or anything, talk to your doctor before you leave.
2006-11-14 05:41:05 · answer #1 · answered by Mommy To Be in April 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any measurement done in third trimester(24-40 weeks) through Ultrasound cannot be used to determine if there is a problem for the fetus or not. Third Trimester ultrasound is done to look at the growth of the baby, not any anatomies or abnormalities. Have you done an ultrasound during the second trimester? an was the Cisternae Magna measurement was normal then?
2006-11-14 05:51:40 · answer #2 · answered by SMG 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cisterna magna 15mm is just a measurement of a part of your baby's brain. Ventriculomegaly is when the lateral ventricles in your brain become enlarged.....it sounds to me like your baby's are normal. Things seem fine to me, but I AM NOT a doctor. If you have concerns ask your doctor.
2006-11-14 05:46:35 · answer #3 · answered by autiesmummy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The cisterna magna (or cerebellomedullary cistern) is a large cistern between the cerebellum and medulla.
As with all cisterns of the brain, this cistern is an opening in the subarachnoid space created by the separation of the arachnoid and pia mater.
The cisterna magna (cerebellomedullary cistern) allows CSF to drain via the lateral and median apertures. The pontine cistern is between the pons and the medulla. The interpeduncular cistern is a large space between the cerebral peduncles."
Did the doctor say it was a problem? It sounds like just a measurement to me... Umm it's probably nothing but, maybe they were remarking a slightly irregular size. Ask your practitioner.
2006-11-14 05:41:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enlarged Cisterna Magna
2016-09-30 21:56:00 · answer #5 · answered by virgen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thirty-three fetuses with an enlarged cisterna magna (10 mm or more) were evaluated to determine factors that might be associated with an underlying chromosome abnormality. Eighteen fetuses (55%) proved to have a chromosome abnormality, including trisomy 18 or trisomy 18 variant (12), trisomy 13 (three), Turner syndrome (one), or other rearrangements (two). Among various risk factors analyzed, the absence of ventricular dilatation correlated most strongly with a chromosome abnormality. Chromosome abnormalities were found in 17 of 22 fetuses (77%) lacking ventricular dilatation, compared with only one of 11 fetuses (9%) with ventricular dilatation (P less than .001). Other factors statistically associated (P less than .01) with an underlying chromosome abnormality included mild enlargement of the cisterna magna (10-14 mm), concurrent anomalies detected sonographically, and fetal growth retardation. However, stepwise logistic regression showed that only the absence of ventricular dilatation and the presence of concurrent anomalies were significant when multiple factors were evaluated. These observations support the utility of evaluating the cisterna magna as part of a routine anatomical survey.
2006-11-14 05:45:22 · answer #6 · answered by Sky Li 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Cisterna magna is an opening that allows spinal fluid to drain.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cisterna_magna
Ventriculomegaly is a condition where the fluid filled spaces in the brain are particularly large. Apparently the doctor does not believe your baby to have this condition.
http://www.chicagochildrens.org/depts/fetalhealth/ventriculomegaly.asp
In short, it sounds like everything you have described is normal. I'm sure your doctor would have told you if (s)he found anything that you should be concerned about.
2006-11-14 05:49:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all, don't worry. I don't exactly know what you mean, but when i was pregnant, all my scans showed that the baby's head was larger than normal in circumference. I worried myself, almost to death, but it was all completely ok. The foetus changes as it grows and forms normally. If your doctor is fine about it, i think you should just forget it. Keep calm, practise deep breathing and meditation.
2006-11-14 05:47:47 · answer #8 · answered by Kria 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
more then likley if they did not express concern every thing is ok. have you looked up what that is on the internet? If you are really concerned call your doctor.
2006-11-14 05:43:10 · answer #9 · answered by lisamarie7901 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please go to your care provider and discuss this with them. Go today or tomorrow. You will worry until then, and really none of us can answer.
2006-11-14 05:40:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋