Q Name : Anita Age : 37 yrs History 1st Child - on 23 Jan 2001, Cesarean due to placenta previa and no labur pain. 2nd - 6-8 week missed abortion in 2009 due to no fetal development. Present case pregnant for 3rd time. LMP - 20 Dec 12 Double marker test - Negative. No other problem. At 18 week of pregnancy while undergoing ultrasound, the doctor told me that the foetus has following two problems:- (a) Lt kidney :- Dilated pelvis and ureter is tortous (b) D 11 Vertebra :- anterior segmental anomaly, likely hemi vertebra. Request advise on:- (a) Suggested course of treatment (b) Problems to the baby likely to be faced if born with aforesaid deformities. Thanking you, yours sincerely, Anita
As the USG suggests, there are chances of baby to develop some deformities. Dilated pelvis and ureters can lead to damage of the kidney. Hemivertebra is a rare congenital disorder. A child with this deformity develops spinal abnormalities. As far as treatment is concerned your doctor can guide you correctly.