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I had an ultrasound at 22 weeks, showing 2.7 mm of fluid on babys heart, no infections were found from me. what could this mean?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Pericardial effusion: It sounds like the baby has a percardial effusion. Specific cases like this will need t be addressed by your doctor to determine if further testing is warranted.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/2/2015

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A member asked:

I had an ultrasound at 22 weeks, showing 2.7 mm of fluid on babys heart, no infections were found from me. what could this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

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