Can a sonogram that is used for amniocentesis detect abnormalities right there during the procedure?

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I recently had an amniocentesis and I was wondering as the doctor and nurses were performing the sonogram and the procedure, would they have said something to me if they saw an abnormality? I understand the sonogram used for the amnio is much more powerful than the average sonogram that determines gender.
When I had a sonogram that showed a problem, the technician told me immediately. Of course some problems cannot be seen and will only show from the results of the amniocentesis but hopefully, all will go well.  (+ info)

What are the 3 methods used for diagnosing fetal abnormalities?

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I need the question by tonight!
1] you have the question - here's the answer:
2] CVS [ chorionic villi sampling ]
3] amniocentesis
4] ultrasound  (+ info)

Are ST and TWave abnormalities significant in an ECG when diagnosing heart failure or disease?

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My husband attended a hospital with intermittant chest pain. After an ECG that was borderline and showed the above abnormalities and a BP reading of 210/120. He was sent away with a diagnosis of digestive/gallstone problems but asked to visit his GP for BP checks. he died 5 days later from heart failure due to heart disease. Should the ECG, if done properly shown up more?
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Are birth defects such as Autism linked to genetic abnormalities and age increasing likelihood?

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I read something that stated as a women ages the chance increases, however, my thinking is that if the gene is not in the pyramid the age factor would not be as likely to come into play. Please prove answer with links to research done by professionals. Any related link/comment is welcome.
Most autism is not a birth defect. The whole age thing is just one study that is not being considered important by most who are successfully reversing the symptoms of autism. Very few genetic abnormalities have been discovered in a small percentage of those with autism. I can not say the cause, only what is reversing symptoms: ridding pathogens and toxins. My children are recovered from autism. You can Google "abstract maternal age autism" or "abstract genetic autism" to find the studies you are looking for. But, to learn how to reverse autism symptoms, which does take quite a while, you will only get that answer from parents and doctors who have actually done it. How it is reversed is currently the closest clue as to how it develops.  (+ info)

Are you in favor of termination of pregnancy if the fetus has genetic abnormalities?

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I think for any parent it is a very difficult decision. Please explain your view, whether it is positive or negative.
It's not for me to decide on whether or not my baby would live, so no, I'm not one to do that.

When we found out that our daughter has a cleft lip/palate via a 19 week ultrasound, I was told to meet with a geneticist. I didn't want to, but the ob/gyn said that it could be a good idea. We went, and she proceeded to tell us that because of the cleft lip/palate, our daughter could have trisomy 13, 18, or 21. I was asked if I wanted additional testing, but since I don't do that sort of testing, it didn't matter to me, I declined. We were told that our little gal could die inutero or even a couple of hours after birth.
My husband and I wanted to hold our baby girl no matter what God had planned for us. As I said, it's not up to me to choose a baby's fate.
Our daughter was born with an isolated cleft lip/palate. She was the most beautiful little princess at birth and is a joy to have.

How sad that there are trolls thumbing down the humane answers.  (+ info)

Things to do to avoid conceiving a child with genetic abnormalities?

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My husband has several cousins in his family that have the same genetic abnormality. He has not been tested as to if he is a carrier yet. If he is, is there anything I can do to avoid having a child with the same disorder? Or do you just play the odds and have lots of prenatal testing?
Well we actually do have plans to get genetic counseling and testing...I just wanted to see what others thought or have experienced. Common sense tells me eating all the veggies and folic acid will not affect my husbands genes
Well if there's a history in your husband's family of genetical abnormalities... then your husband should be tested to see if he has the carrier gene..if he is.. then you need to speak to your doctor about it... prenatal testing is only that, testing, it doesnt fix things.

I think you guys need to talk to a genetics specialist, he'll be able to answer your questions more accurately.

Good Luck  (+ info)

What are the diseases or abnormalities in the epithelial tissue?

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Give me some notes about them
Hi Double N,

Firstly, I think before we get to the main diseases and abnormalities of the epithelial tissue , we should get familiar with the epithelium itself ( which you might already know, but I will just try to make it as concise as possible ).

In medicine, epithelium tissue is composed of cells that line the cavities and surfaces of structures through out the body. The skin is the most obvious example , also the lumen of bodies and inside cavities are also covered by epithelial tissue.

There are many types of epithelial tissue. Depending on how the cells are arranged , we have

- Simple squamous epithelium : blood vessels
- Stratified squamous epithelium : the skin
- Simple columnar epithelium ( where the cell looks like well, a column ) : the stomach lining, intestines
- Simple cuboidal ( cube-like ) : thyroid
- Psedostratifed columnar ( complex , layers of cell arrangment ) : vas deferens , epididymis...
- .......and many more

So from that, there are many diseases and abnormalities involving the epithelium, ranging from physical accidents ( such as burns ) , to cancer , infection , allergies , hypersensitivity and specific auto-immune diseases of the epithelia , ranging from mild to severe.

Perhaps the most well-known disease that involves the skin surface is maglinancies of the skin ( skin cancer ) , but even that we have many types of skin cancer

- Basal cell carcinoma : The most common human cancer , lesions are slow growing and ulcerated , pearly edge ,usually occur on the face of an elderly individual. The tumour invades locally but rarely spreads. Cure rate is high, up to 90%.

- Squamous cell carcinoma ( involved the squamous epithelium that is said above ) : second most common , this type of cancer is increasing with age due to excessive exposure to UV light ( sunlight ), more common in pale skin individuals , X-irradiation exposure , arsenic injection... . Clinical features include keratotic nodules , exophytic ( kinda potruding / prominent ) erythematous nodules , infiltrating firm tumors , ulcers. Surgical excision with a 3 to 4 mm margin has been reported to have a cure rate of 90% or more ).

- Maglinant melanoma : increasing over the decades , due to mostly excessive exposure to UV light , mortality rate is about 25%. Therapies for this tyoe of cancer is very poor , hence it is very imporant to catch it early. Clincal features involve the expanding and irregularly pigmented plaque/macule with color variations...however , biopsy and histological examination of the suspected tumor must be done thoroughly. Common management includes surgical excision , rarely radiotherapy, chemotherapy is used if cancer has proceeded to stage 3. Also for highly risk metastasized individuals , interferon alpha can be used. The usual thumb of rule for prognosis is the thicker the later stage the tumor , the less rate of survival within 5 years.

That was some diseases for the skin , next is disease of the stomach

The epithelial lining of the stomach can be affected by many factors such as viruses , bacteria , physical damage such as smoking , excessive consumption of coffee.

- peptic ulcer : astric and duodenal ulcer

Most common culprit : Helicobacter Pylori

In developed countries, there has ben a steady rise of infection of this bacterium , especially with age. while in developing world, more children have acquired this bacterial infection. The majority remains healthy and asymptomatic , only small minority develop clincal disease. the bacteriuam stimulates chronic gastritis by provoking local inflammatory resonse in the underlying EPITHELIUM. This may lead to ulceration ( damage to the epitheliume) , also gastric atrophy and hypochlorhydia which allows bacyera to proliferate and produce mutagenic nitrites which predispose to the development of gastric cancer.



There are many more diseases involving the epithelia , many of them even though are not mainly aiming at the epithelia , but for many pathogens , to get inside the organs, they need to pass the epithelia surfaces to which that wreck havoc, causing necrosis , damage, ulcerations. Some diseases induce a domino effects that may lead to epithelia damage such as diabetes , causing ulceration and necrosis of the extremities , such as the feet due to poor circulation.

If you have specific question about a disease , please post it , if you need my attention , please send me an email , but I am sure many others will be able to answer them.



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If there were no Physical abnormalities with baby at 19 weeks, can this change?

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At my 19 week scan, my baby had no physical abnormalities, and nothing wrong with her. The Dr's said she was healthy. I am currently 38 weeks pregnant, and was just wondering if my baby could have developed any physical abnormalities since the 19 weeks scan.
Yes but just because its possibly doesn't mean you should stress about it. My daughter developed a cyst on her ovary in the third trimester (34 weeks) that was not present at her 18 week ultrasound.  (+ info)

Why are there so many abnormalities in children in India?

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Not to be disrespectful but is there something in the air over there? Worlds smallest girl, child with 6 legs, baby with two faces....Is it all a coincidence? Maybe Im a victim of confirmation bias...What do you think?
Industrialization, pollution, low hygiene... inbreeding..  (+ info)

what is the usual procedure in Queensland AU to abort after 24 weeks if the child has terminal abnormalities?

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I am trying to make a difficult heartbreaking decision. Some of the methods are cruel and gruesome to the baby and laws are unclear. Has anyone been through this in Qld? I don't think I can go through with it if D&S or partial birth abortion methods are used. My Baby has pure potters syndrome. But no-one will give me any info at hospital until my appointment next week. By then I will be 24 weeks.
Nikki: thankyou
Unfortunately I'm not from that area so I can't give you any specific information, but I did want to send you my warm wishes. Best of luck to you & I hope you're able to make, without difficulty, any decision that you feel will be best for you and your family. You'll be in my thoughts. :)  (+ info)

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