Detailed explanation of what to pay attention to when having choroid plexus cyst

Choroid plexus cyst is a disease that occurs in the fetus, usually around 20 weeks. It is a small cyst detected in the choroid plexus of the fetus's lateral ventricle. In fact, this situation is very normal and many fetuses will have it. It will gradually disappear in the later stages, but pregnant women also need to pay attention to some matters.

Choroidal cysts occur in most fetal physiological processes before 18 weeks. It manifests as small, dense fluid dark areas on the choroid inside the bilateral lateral ventricles. Ultrasound calls them small fluid dark areas, which are physiological cysts.

Pathological choroidal cysts are cysts larger than 5 mm that appear on the choroid. For this type of cyst detected by ultrasound, we need to pay attention to the differentiation between physiology and pathology. What does the pathological condition relate to? In fact, it is related to trisomy 18. The fetus has chromosomal abnormalities. The fetus has choroid plexus cysts with trisomy 18. Attention should be paid to excluding physiological cysts. There is no need to worry before 18 weeks, because the cysts of many fetuses will gradually disappear after 18 weeks, which is normal for children.

If it does not disappear after 18 weeks or even grows slowly, we should consider it as trisomy 18 based on the combined malformations. The prognosis of a simple choroidal cyst is relatively good. If there is no heart malformation or other malformations, trisomy 18 can be ruled out. The prognosis of a simple choroidal cyst is relatively good, and it will slowly be absorbed after birth, so there is no need to worry.

Don't panic after discovering fetal choroid plexus cyst. Pregnant mothers should maintain a good attitude. It is more realistic to wait patiently and supplement nutrition. It is recommended to check it out around 15 weeks. You can take Fushifu or continue to supplement folic acid for one month, eat more fresh fish, and eat almonds twice a week (not too much each time).

You can drink pure milk, or if possible, spend a little more money to buy regular DHA supplements from a large hospital and take them every other day. Do not drink too much water, because most choroid plexus cysts are found to be accompanied by mild polyhydramnios during diagnosis. Most people with bilateral cysts don't need to worry too much. The presence of choroid plexus cysts during fetal development is a normal phenomenon and it can be said with certainty that it will not affect the child's intelligence level in the future.