Soft markers for T18 and T21

ValgalSF

I had my 19w anatomy scan on Monday and the radiologist informed me that baby girl has multiple choroid plexus cysts, which I've been told can be totally normal for 1-2% of pregnancies. Then I received a call yesterday from the genetics counselor to tell me that the baby also may have a bright spot on the bowel, but they are unsure if it was the lower grade US itself or truly a marker. They scheduled me for a level 2 scan with a perinatologist next Monday (thank goodness I don't have to wait very long).

I know that I shouldn't worry before I know for sure, and the second marker is still an unknown... but I can't help it! My mind is completely clouded by this, and I can't stop researching it just to be assured that everything could be just fine. The next 5 days are going to be a bit stressful.

Anyone else have these markers? If so, how did it turn out for you?

Thanks for any input.

PrincessBritt17

DD had multiple choriod plexus cysts and they found them in my current pregnancy as well.  The perinatologist the first time said they were nothing to worry about with no other markers and it was the same this time.  They actually said they tend to run in families, which is interesting.  This baby actually has an isolated EIF that was found on the same scan as the cysts, but again I was told it was nothing to worry about with no other markers.  I know this is scary, but go in for the level II and they will be able to tell you much more.  Also, you will be able to see all the great parts of baby very clearly and it should help put your mind at ease.  Good luck!! 

ValgalSF

Thank you so much, Britt. I'm doing my best not to worry. I'm choosing not to tell any family or friends, until I know more. Its nonsense to worry before I have the next US (even though, I will).

I appreciate the encouragement and shared experience.

mattanda2011

We had the same thing wih my daughter who is currently 14 months old and completely healthy. I am 30 weeks pregnant wth number 2 and he had the same chorid plexus cysts.

With my daughter they were still present at 35 weeks and with my son they were gone by the time we got to the level 2 ultrasound 4 weeks later. All that to say that if they go away or stay is really not the important part - it's about everything else they see on the level 2 ultrasound. If everything else looks good it really is nothing to worry about.

Did you do the Nucal translucency? If so that also can be reassuring. You can ask about doing the harmony test becaue you may qualify for that now, might be worth at least asking.

Wally3

Ds2 had a ton of soft markers that would be on 1 us and then gone on the next and a new one would show up. It was extremely stressful. There is much to do except try to keep busy. I took the maternti21 blood test and that came back negative and that gave me piece of mind. Hope every goes well at your us.