possible cystic hydroma

[mgi]

hi
i had an ultrasound today and the tech saw too much water in head

they ordered a level 2 ultrasound BUT it will be a long long time (2 full weeks)  before the hospital can see me

any similar stories?

thanks

[dodgeti]

Please don't let this scare you - I just wanted to share my story.
I'm 37 - advanced maternal age and was offered a genetic screening between 10-13 weeks.  They discovered a large septated cystic hyroma.  Different than your case - there was no possibility of in my case it was definite.  I was then offered  cvs to diagnose if it was caused by genetic abnormalities.
Can I ask how far along you are?
I'm sending you lot's of love!!

[mgi]

thank you
I am 15 weeks
did they detect yours with a regular ultrasound?

[RockRose]

mgi - prayers for you.

I see so many stories on these boards,  and it sounds ominous,  and it turns out by a miracle everything is okay and the baby is fine.

Sending very very positive thoughts your way - and prayers for strength and peace during your long waiting time.

[dodgeti]

They did detect it my u/s - I was about 11.5 weeks.  They measured the nuchal fold - the back of the neck - and usually combine the results with a blood test to see the probability of downs or other genetic abnormalities.  The cystic hygroma was so large that they didn't even do the bloodwork.
You're in my thoughts.  I hope your u/s in a couple of weeks brings good news.
Please keep us posted.
If you have any other questions - I'd be happy to answer them.  Before this happened to me, I had never even heard of it.

[mgi]

so is this with your pregnancy now ?  what was the outcome??

they didn't even do my bloodwork either

thanks all of you

[dodgeti]

Cystic hygromas are usually a sign that something is not quite right - the lymphatic system is not functioning correctly.  It may be caused by genetic disorder - a totally random occurance that happens usually before the egg implants or not.  There is research that when it appears in the 3rd trimester, the baby reabsorbs it or it can be removed after birth with no affects to baby.  That's why I asked how far along you are.
With me, we found out after diagnostic testing that it was caused by a genetic disorder Trisomy 18.  This is a rare genetic disorder and has a high rate of mortality.  I was told that most likely I would miscarry sometime in my 2nd trimester.  I chose to terminate.  I couldn't live with the fact of not knowing when I would miscarry, chances of feeling baby move, etc.  It was the hardest decision and darkest time of my life, but it was the best decision for me and my family.
I had signs before the u/s - the baby always measured a week small.  At the time I was told it was nothing to worry about, but in hind sight it was an indication of something was wrong.
That's my story.  But yours could be very different, every case is.  Please contact your doctor and have a conversation with them.  Do research to have your questions prepared.
I hope and pray everything turns out positive for you and your little one.
Peace.
Tina

[dodgeti]

mgi - I wouldn't worry about them not doing a blood test.  The probability equation only works when blood is taken between 10 and 13 weeks.  And your past that point.

[mgi]

thanks dodgeti

[truckercat]

I lost my baby 7 months ago due to Turner's syndrome.  They saw the cystic hygroma at 13 weeks.  Cystic hygroma is not genetic, it is a chromosomal abnormality.  It is a common cause of miscarriage.  I don't want people to think something is wrong with them genetically because their fetus has CH.

[truckercat]

I should say also that Turner's syndrome is called Monsomy X, where the baby only has one X chromosome.  Still, it was not caused from genetic information that I or my husband passed on, it was a spontaneous event that occurs early in conception.

[dodgeti]

Just to clarify when I said - genetic disorder - I meant chromosomal anomally occuring in the fetus, not me or my husband.  However, sometimes the parents do need to get tested to make sure they are not carrying the recessive gene causing the abnormality.  Most cases are completely random (still completely sucks)- NOT caused by the parents - and just happens when the egg starts dividing after conception and before implantation (in the first week).
I have a completely healthy 21 mo. old and am currently 3 mos. pregnant - so far so good.

[mgi]

thanks so much

I know its not turners cause its a boy

[grufa]

I just got back from my first ultasound...I'm 11 weeks and 6 days pregnant. They said they found a cystic hydroma.  I've never heard of this before...they said there is a chance of the baby absorbing the liquid and everything will be fine...they still set me up with a genetic specialist.   I'm hoping for the best...Any information will be helpful...do children with this condition live long happy lives...

[grufa]

I just got back from my first ultasound...I'm 11 weeks and 6 days pregnant. They said they found a cystic hydroma.  I've never heard of this before...they said there is a chance of the baby absorbing the liquid and everything will be fine...they still set me up with a genetic specialist.   I'm hoping for the best...Any information will be helpful...do children with this condition live long happy lives...

[Lakeyta]

A couple of weeks ago I hit my head very hard. I finally deceided to go to the doctor because I  kept having headaches. Well after having a  cat scan they told me that I had a cystic subdural hygroma. Approximately 2cm in depth by 4 cm in width. Im being refered for a neurosurgical consultation. Should I be worried? I still have head pain.

[daijah]

my son was born with cystic hygroma he was hospitalized when he was 3 weeks old they drained all the fluids out and he was fine until now he was admitted to the hospital because his face was so swollen and he was spitting up blood the hospital flew him to children's hospital of philadelphia, they put a breathing tube cause they we're afraid that he couldn't breath on his own then a month later they did a trachestemy on him then they transported him to a rehbilitation center to recover he's doing really well he's a normal 2 year old but this is something he has to live with for the rest of his life. i'm just waiting to bring him home i'm just waiting to train to take of him he will need nurses to come to my house. i love him so much i just want him to come home so bad.

[clairebear_13]

well i have the same thing i'm 23 year old this is my 1st pregnancy my husband and i were so excited for our 1st ultrasound. on the 21 on nov, during the ultrasound the tech was acting funny long story short we had to go to a specialist and my little one has both the hygroma and hydrops and doc thinks its turners, the same day i went with the amnio do get it diagnosed right away and today (25 nov) the lab called and said that they prob didn't get enough fetus cells from the amnio to know for sure b/c most of the liquid doc took out was from the hygroma. oh almost forgot as of sun (nov 23 i 21 weeks along).