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Large fetal stomach

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2020N · 31/10/2020 12:41

Hi everyone,

I’m currently 25+4 and waiting on a referral to a specialist hospital following results of my anatomy scan, and was looking to see if others have any experiences similar please.

I had the combined screening tests at 12 weeks and came back as low risk for all. The 12 week scan and NT were all fine too.

At my 20 week anatomy scan, the sonography commented that the baby’s stomach was distended and that there were signs of ‘fluid bubbles’ in the bowel, so referred me straight to the Fetal Medicine Unit within the hospital. I was seen the following week, and the consultant could not see any signs of issue with either the stomach or bowel in the scan, however because there was signs in the initial scan, he arranged another scan in 3 weeks time to recheck.

We had the third scan with the FMU and consultant on Thursday, and whilst the bowels are all clear and show no sign of a blockage, the stomach is distended and measuring borderline in size for normal and abnormal. He has said that it could be nothing at all, and just a large stomach, or it could be a sign of a chromosomal problem. All other measurements of AC/FL/HC etc etc are normal and within range, it is just the isolated size of the actual stomach, not abdominal circumference.

He wanted to do an amniocentesis this coming Monday to ascertain if it is chromosomal or not, but I am terrified of the risk, although minimal. Instead we have opted for a second opinion from a specialist fetal medicine clinic. I’m waiting for an appointment to see them, and trying to remain positive as we haven’t had a definitive answer, but wanted to see if others have a similar experience x

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freeslice · 06/01/2021 16:30

Thank you for your reply and sharing your experience it's greatly appreciated.

We've been googling frantically too and like you say it really doesn't help.

I hope everything goes well and the operation goes smoothly. My son has only half a heart and had to have open heart surgery from three days old so totally feel your worry in regards to the operations etc.

All the best!