Choroid-Plexus-Cysts-(CPC) (Birth defects & disorders)

Choroid-Plexus-Cysts-(CPC) The choroid plexus is a tissue in the brain that produces cerebrospial fluid. During a second trimester ultrasound, doctors will often find a cyst(s) in the choroid plexus. Usually these cysts will go away by the 28th week of pregnancy and will not affect the baby.

A CPC tells doctors that there could be another chromosomal abnormality present. The presence of CPC's indicates an increased risk for trisomy 18. Women that are diagnosed with this condition will be offered additional ultrasound examinations and an amniocentesis.

Comments: Choroid-Plexus-Cysts-(CPC)

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TNMom - 68 days ago.
19 weeks yesterday. My 18 week u/s showed 1 CPC. No other abnormalities were seen, but I'm going to talk to my dr. at my next appt (Wed.) bout having a level II u/s just to be on the safe side. I also have complete placenta previa, so it would be nice to rule out the trisomy 18 and just concern myself with the previa! :-)

mixtrees - 74 days ago.
heatmacd - my older son, who's now 5, had a 2 vessel cord. He came out perfectly healthy.

Cinxia - 77 days ago.
I think that doctors send you for a scan for your own benefit, so that you can relax and know everything with your kid is ok. By law, doctors have to tell you if they find anything wrong with your baby, or you. My baby has proven to be ok and is what the doctors called “perfect”, and her cyst is gone now. I recommend a level 2 u/s if you are worried and need reassurance.

Becky714 - 78 days ago.
My ultrasound at 19 weeks showed 2 small CPC's as well. Nothing else though, but I'm making myself sick with worry. I hoping and praying for a happy outcome for all of us!

babyoneisaboy - 80 days ago.
I was told at my 20 week ultrasound that my baby had a cyst on his brain. It scared the life out of me and i dont think i ate or slept for a week till i saw my doctor. He was not at all concerned and wouldn't have even have told me if it wasn't already pointed out to me. He said they are extremely common and a part of the babies development and will disappear soon. He doesn't even want me to go for another ultrasound.

heatmacd - 87 days ago.
My Doctor just told me that my baby also had CPC's, he didnt say how many or how big, but that he wasnt concerned. From my research I was expecting a level two ultrasound ordered, but he said it wasnt necessary as there were no other markers for genetic abnormalities. I was also informed that the baby's umbilical cord only has two vessels which made me scared, but again, he said he wasnt concerned. The really odd thing is that 2 years ago my nephew had teh exact same findings!! He's perfectly healthy so ill try not to worry!! Good luck everyone

mich - 91 days ago.
i'm going for a level 2 u/s next week because they say a cpc...im neervoussssssssssss

mixtrees - 97 days ago.
My baby had cysts, too. All else was normal and I didn't do the amnio. Gave birth May 21, 2008 to a perfectly healthy baby boy!

Cinxia - 98 days ago.
My baby has a cpc that’s 6.7mm big. I have to have a level three u/s done next Friday. I'm a bit scared but am trying to keep it together. My baby has no other known abnormalities and my quads screen all said normal. I will refuse an amino if offered. If anyone else reads this and has had an like experience, let me know, even if your story has a negative outcome, I still want to know about it.

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