Cyst in the baby's brain??

Question

The Dr. said I tested negative for everything that was tested for in the triple screen test.I had a very small probability with everything.The only thing they saw was a Cyst in the Baby's brain but she said it was completely normal.I didnt even get a follow-up for it.Im still worried though.What exactly is a liquid cyst?Will it go away??

Answer 1

The chambers in the centre of each hemisphere are lined with by a thick layer of material called the choroid. The choroid produces the fluid, which circulates throughout the chamber system. The carpet like layer of material is spongy in appearance and composed of many fluid filled spaces of different sizes. Some of these fluid filled spaces or cysts are large and some small. With the advent of high resolution ultrasound machines it is now possible to see into the centre of the fetal brain and identify this tiny spongy layer. Where the fluid spaces are large and easily identified they are called 'choroid plexus cysts" (CPC's).

How common are they?

Choroid plexus cysts are a variation of normal and seen in approximately 1-3% of normal pregnancies. They are not a brain abnormality and in all cases disappear with time. There is therefore little benefit in performing a scan in later pregnancy as they universally disappear with time. For this reason they are considered as an ultrasound "phenomena" i.e. they are only seen on ultrasound at a particular time in pregnancy (14-24 weeks) and then disappear.

Should I be concerned if my baby has Choroid Plexus Cysts?

While they are a common finding in normal pregnancies, they are also seen in fetuses with chromosomal abnormalities such as Edward's syndrome (see below). But in the vast majority of babies who have Edwards syndrome there are many abnormalities in addition to CPC's. In fact over 99% of babies with Edwards syndrome have other abnormalities most of which can be identified with ultrasound. So once a CPC is identified, a careful examination to determine if these abnormalities are present will be performed. If no such abnormalities are present in your baby, you will be reassured. Your level of reassurance will be provided as a risk estimate i.e. the chance of you having a baby with Edwards syndrome where an CPC is identified and the scan is otherwise normal. This figure is usually well below 1in 300. This information will be provided on the ultrasound report and will be discussed further with your Doctor.

Answer 2

If your doctor told you it's something completely normal and you trust your doctor, then relax.  If you still have questions, ask your doctor to explain the cyst in detail to you.  It's normal to be worried, but try and relax.  I know, that's easier said than done.

Answer 3

Chances are it will go away. A cyst is just a pocket of fluid, usually the body will re-absorb it. Ultrasounds are not always 100% accurate anyways ( I am guessing you had an ultrasound). They said my baby had large kidneys, and 2 months later they did another ultrasound, and they looked completely normal. Don't worry.

Answer 4

if your worried get a second opinion cyst can be dangerous not to scare you and if you don't know or didn't understand its best to ask your doc to explain in  detail or get another doc to check again and make sure its normal

Answer 5

SOUNDS SCARY! NEVER HEARD OF THAT.... I WOULD BE ASKING SOMEBODY ABOUT THAT WHO KNOWS SOMETHING, LIKE A DOCTOR...