Asked for Female | 33 Years
What does polyhydramnios and macrocephaly mean for my baby?
Patient's Query
I was diagnosed with polyhydromnios at my 21 weeks scan with an AFI kmeasuring 22 with single deepest pocket measuring 8.9. My GTT was negative so my doctor suggested me for another high resolution ultrasound after 4 weeks which showed polyhydromnios with AFI 22.6 with single deepest pocket measuring 6.9. The baby head circumference was at 96 percentile which said macrocephaly, depressed nasal bridge and a possibility of costello syndrome with a score of 6/10 as per AI. I am already 26 weeks pregnant now and really worried
Answered by Dr. Himali Patel
Polyhydramnios, which have too much amniotic fluid, can sometimes be associated with conditions such as macrocephaly and depressed nasal bridge in babies. Costello syndrome, although it is rare, maybe a cause of these features. The increased head circumference is also in this regard. At this moment doctors must pay attention to the development of your pregnancy and your baby's development. Stay in close contact with your gynecologist and follow their guidance closely during the treatment.

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