Hypoplasia of the bones of the nose in the fetus

Hypoplasia is a violation of the intrauterine development of a child. Violations can be associated with absolutely any organ. Causes of pathology can also be different phenomena( bruises during gestation, smoking and alcohol, radiation, taking strong medications, etc.).One of the most common types of these disorders is the hypoplasia of the bones of the nose in the fetus. This phenomenon is a characteristic sign of Down syndrome in the fetus. Moreover, this pattern was discovered relatively recently.

So, the inadequate development of any organ is called hypoplasia. In the worst case, the body will not be formed at all. Such a pathology can not always be determined even after the birth of a child. Because often hypoplasia is observed, for example, in internal organs. Pathology is diagnosed when the diseased organ begins to interfere with the vital activity of others. For example, 0.6% of children have kidney hypoplasia.

Ultrasound examination as a way to detect the pathology of

Hypoplasia of the nasal bone in the fetus can be detected during ultrasound. But it must be understood that physiological disturbances and pathological changes can always be detected up to twenty weeks of pregnancy. For a long time the fact of hypoplasia of the bones of the nose did not cause concern for doctors. More recently, studies have been conducted that proved the relationship of this pathology and the birth of a child with Down syndrome.

That's interesting! As a result of the studies, it was found that hypoplasia of the nasal bones in the fetus is 80 times more common in children who are sick with Down's disease.

Factors contributing to the development of this pathology:

• Effects on a woman during pregnancy gamma radiation;
• Abuse during the period of bearing the fetus with alcohol and smoking;
• Bruising during pregnancy;
• Prolonged overheating of a pregnant woman;
• Postponed infectious diseases;
• Dispatch of poisonous substances;

The nasal bone is a quadrangular elongated and paired bone. If during an ultrasound examination, if the doctor observes its absence or impaired parameters, it will speak about the violation of intrauterine development.

Parents should not panic if some abnormalities were detected with ultrasound. Only a list of additional tests will help to make a final expert conclusion and dispel all anxieties and fears. Each person has his own individual characteristics. So, even in a completely healthy child, the size of the bone with intrauterine growth may differ slightly from the norm.

If the pathology is detected in the early stages of pregnancy, then it is possible to interrupt the pregnancy for medical reasons. But it is not necessary to do this, if the mother is ready to accept the child as he is, then the pregnancy can be saved. Each case is individual and, depending on the circumstances, only the parents of the baby can decide how to proceed. It is important to listen to the opinions of all specialists and make your own decision.

This is interesting! The most common type of hypoplasia in the world is a violation of the proper development of the genital organs or infantilism. This phenomenon is more typical for the female, but in men it is extremely rare.

Proper and balanced nutrition during pregnancy, strict adherence to a healthy lifestyle, constant outdoor walks - during pregnancy this is not a recommendation, but a necessity for every woman. How much the child will harmoniously and correctly develop in the womb of the mother directly depends on her correct behavior and discipline.