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Nuchal fold thickness of 5.5 mm
Hi, in anamoly scan nuchal fold thickness is 5.5mm which is borderline. Rest all is fine.. NT scan, double marker were also low risk.. is this concerning ???
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Nothing to be done
It will be probably fine
Get level 2 scan in 18-22week
Its just a soft marker
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More than 3.5mm is considered as abnormal.
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Repeat the Anamoly scan once again by Fetal Medicine specialist.
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The nuchal fold thickness of more than 3- 3.5 is abnormal.But provided other markers are normal it's less significant.
But in any case do a NIPT and TIFFA scan
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The sensitivity and specificity of the Double marker test is about 60-65% .
TIFFA test is much more reliable.
I suppose you are talking about the TIFFA test. To get a 99% reliable report you may bid for NIPT.
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Pls connect for online consultation and advice
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check in early anamoly scan if nt has become normal or not
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Nothing to worry
Be at peace
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Repeat scan , if all other reports are ok
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Hello ma'am, the nuchal fold thickness is what we refer to as a 'Soft marker' in medical jargon. It's significance reduces after 12 week ultrasound and by 20 weeks the likelihood of this being interpreted as a concerning feature further drops if all other parameters are normal. I would advice you to not worry about it and take care of yourself without undue stress. Kindly note that all the ultrasound findings are observer based which are largely dependent on the position of the child.
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Eat well. Rest well. Stay happy. Tender love and care is prescribed by your doctor😊
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Dr. Pasupuleti Mounika
Gynecologist
6 yrs exp
Guntur
Thickness more than 3.5mm considered abnormal
But you can wait and get early anomaly scan to rule out since the rest of the parameters were normal
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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Jaipur
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Dr. Nirav Jetani
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