Unexplained "spot" on 20 week ultrasound

[ss_storm]

Had an appointment with the midwives this morning, she mentioned that on my ultrasound I had almost 2 weeks ago there was a "spot" on there that the sonographer couldn't explain what it was. That's pretty much all she told me, and not to worry because it would most likely disappear, I just have to go back to have another ultrasound in a couple of months. But of course, now I am worried, and I wish she hadn't said anything at all When she first started saying it my heart started racing thinking there was something wrong with our little baby...

Just wondered if anyone has any idea what it might be? She didn't say where it was detected or what it could have been, just that it was a "spot" (not very helpful I know!).

[Kazmar]

Is the 'spot' in the u/s on your ticker?

[BeautifulMadness]

hmm i couldnt really say but i hate when they mention those sorts of thigns and u just worry the whole time. i was told after my 20wk u/s my bubbs had enlarged kidneys and id have to be rescanned @ 32wks which had me worried and still does.


i suppose if it was something really serious thatd be doing another scan sooner rather then later doesnt i help i know

[ss_storm]

Thanks BM. You're right, I guess if they were really worried about it they would have called me and organised to have another scan fairly quickly after finding it..or so one would think!

Mamakass I'm not sure if it is shown on the photos we got from the ultrasound. I wouldn't know what I was looking for, I can make out the baby and that's about it! Lol. Am happy to post a link to full size pictures though if anyone is interested...

[Inertia]

Oh, my sister had that with her DD2. Her docs assumed it was a cyst on the brain. They organised another scan for her before the bone started to close over and cause them problems seeing it, but when she went back it was all gone. Nothing wrong with her DD2, unless you call a child that was anal about keeping their room clean since 2yo a problem. Here is hoping you get that lucky too!

[Mumma2three]

Was the spot on the brain? Babies often have choroid plexus cysts on their brain, but Im sure they would've given you the correct term if that's what it was. If it was that, they appear on the brain and usually close by about 25 weeks. It's not an issue at all if it's the only thing, however if there were other markers it can be linked with developmental probs. Obviously this is not the case with you (as it wasn't with my DD either, who had 4 cysts) as this was the only marker.
I would ring however and ask to talk to someone. I pestered them until a Dr rang me on a sunday and put my mind at ease! xo

[aussienic]

I would ring up and say you have scared the bejeesers out of me.. Can you please explain what the spot might mean and where it was??

[Inertia]

I would ring up and say you have scared the bejeesers out of me.. Can you please explain what the spot might mean and where it was??

I am gonna agree with Aussienic here. I refuse to accept no information from doctors, nurses or anyone medical anymore.

I once went to a doctor about a persistent cold with painful cough that was really bringing me down. He did the usual examinations, wrote a prescription and sent me on my way. Off I go, walk into the pharmacy and suddenly it dawns on me - What is wrong with me????? He didn't say anything at all. O.o

So I ask the pharmacist instead what the prescription is used for treating to get some idea of what my problem is... "Stomach ulcers".

I dont fill the prescription, go to the hospital and am admitted with pneumonia.

Since that day, I have never left a surgery until they can properly explain everything, and if they give me a prescription, I ask the pharmacist if its the right one for my condition before I fill it.

Never ever let them get away with minimal information, and in things like ultrasounds and imaging, ask the sonographer lots of questions. Get as much information from him/her as possible. Then never be afraid to get a second, or third, or fourth opinion if people keep saying "its nothing". My Nan had a serious B12 deficiency, which was breaking down the neural pathways in her brain and she was acting more and more like an Alzheimer patient every day, and every doctor said "There is nothing wrong with her" until we got her to a doctor in the middle of a retirement village. This woman knew exactly what was wrong and treated her immediately.

Last but not least, don't feel ashamed to educate your doctor if you tell them about something and they stare at you blankly. Contrary to popular belief, not every doctor knows everything about every medical condition. Mine spent last night studying up on Anti-e and Vaso-Vagal Trypanophobia so that he can improve his level of care of me. When you find a doctor that good - stick to them!

Its your right to know, so ask.

[Je$$_84]

A friend of mine had similar issues and after more searching it was found that bubs has cycts on his lungs. After all her stress through out the pregnancy bubs was born healthy but yes has cysts on his lungs. He has his operation to remove in a few weeks.

But saying that. When they saw the mark on the US they immidiatley scheduled a scan at the FMU at the hospital as there scans can zoom in etc.

I think if it was something serious that you would have been bookedback in ASAP. BUT saying that if your worried (as i'd be too) i would ask for another scan. Phone them and tell them that they have stressed you out your worried and you'd like it investigated to put your mind at ease.


GL