A 22-year-old female asked:
what does 3 mm anechoic region on head of baby in ultrasound of uncertain significance mean? is it on cyst on the babys head? will it go away?
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Dr. Paul Velt answered
Diagnostic Radiology 42 years experience
Difficult to say: There is not enough information. For example, are you pregnant? How far along? Was ultrasound performed after birth? It is not unusual to see a neuropore during first weeks of gestation.
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