pyelectasis

sde · 11-05-2008, 10:30 AM

Hi....
I am 37 w/ my baby boy due in April. Just have my 19 week ultrasound and was told my baby has pyelectasis, backed up fluid in his kidneys. The dr told me it's more common in boys and often takes care of itself. I have follow up u/s in 2 weeks.

I have since read it can be a soft/weak marker for downs. My NT test came back 1:350.

Anyone have any expericence with this?

Tia38 · 11-05-2008, 02:15 PM

No direct experience, but have been reading up on soft markers (my level 2 u/s is next week).

Did you have other soft markers? I think with only 1 it doesn't impact your odds that much. If it will help you feel better while waiting for next u/s, you might want to call and ask to speak with genetic counselor and ask specifically how that marker impacts your odds.

Hoping someone else has more info for you.

Hoping it clears itself up and eases your mind.

hugs,
-Tia

**BC-GoMom** · 11-12-2008, 08:50 PM

no- but let us know when you have your next testing... ok?

11-05-2008, 10:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
sde Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: east coast Posts: 603	pyelectasis Hi.... I am 37 w/ my baby boy due in April. Just have my 19 week ultrasound and was told my baby has pyelectasis, backed up fluid in his kidneys. The dr told me it's more common in boys and often takes care of itself. I have follow up u/s in 2 weeks. I have since read it can be a soft/weak marker for downs. My NT test came back 1:350. Anyone have any expericence with this?

11-12-2008, 08:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
BC-GoMom BC:Preg+35/Gaming/Webkinz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Down South Posts: 4,917	no- but let us know when you have your next testing... ok? __________________ Mom of 6: DS - 10 yrs (IVF) DD - 8.5 yrs (IVF) DD - 7 yrs (Natural Surprise) DD/DS twins b/d 12/9/97 @22.5wks IC/PROM/GBS DS- 18.8 years -died Easter Sunday 2005 multiple disabilities since birth Mommy loves you all!

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11-05-2008, 02:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tia38 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: USA Posts: 3,466	No direct experience, but have been reading up on soft markers (my level 2 u/s is next week). Did you have other soft markers? I think with only 1 it doesn't impact your odds that much. If it will help you feel better while waiting for next u/s, you might want to call and ask to speak with genetic counselor and ask specifically how that marker impacts your odds. Hoping someone else has more info for you. Hoping it clears itself up and eases your mind. hugs, -Tia