After doing some research, I was very confused on this because most scans around 10-14 weeks would be considering Nuchal Translucency and not the fold. As far as I understand, Nuchal Fold is not measured until 15w-20w so I’m confused why the ultrasound tech was taking a measurement for it if this isn’t routine at this time anyway. I get checking for nuchal translucency but the fact that all my notes say Nuchal fold is so confusing to me. Maybe my doctor was just using incorrect terminology? Here are some notes
Ultrasound today:
Findings:
There is a live single intrauterine pregnancy identified.
Intrauterine gestational sac is seen with a normal-appearing yolk sac.
Single fetal pole is identified with a crown-rump length measuring 4.11 cm, consistent with 11 weeks and 0 days.
Normal fetal cardiac activity detected measuring 150 bpm.
There is a small fluid collection noted near the nuchal fold measuring 0.45 cm which may represent a small cystic hygroma.
Ultrasound findings today were discussed with the patient and her husband at length. We discussed significance of today's ultrasound findings. Explained technically it is too early to evaluate the nuchal fold; however, there is possibly a small fluid collection noted which may be consistent with early/mild cystic hygroma. Explained that this can also be confounded by the presence of the fetal membranes near the posterior aspect of the head/neck, so further evaluation in the near future is the next best step. We will plan for repeat ultrasound in 2 weeks to reevaluate nuchal fold.
This has been such a stressful time for me and my husband and after previous miscarriages this was devastating and confusing time for us. The doctor warned us about potential abnormalities associated with cystic hygromas. After seeing such a lively baby on ultrasound this was so hard to believe. Now we are just waiting on NIPT results and the waiting period has been so difficult.