by JD | Apr 26, 2013 | Diagnosis Information
Congenital Cystic Adenomatiod Malformation or CCAM is a fluid filled (cystic) or solid mass lung tumor. A CCAM diagnosis can endanger the health of the mother. If the condition results in massive fluid retention (called fetal hydrops or hydrops fetalis) the mother may...
by JD | Feb 13, 2013 | Diagnosis Information
There is a marked difference between common “morning sickness” and severe Hyperemesis Gravidarium (HG). Hyperemesis Gravidarium can be mild, moderate or severe, but the severe version of this rare and debilitiating pregnancy complication is what...
by Amy Collier | Feb 10, 2013 | Amniotic Band Syndrome, Diagnosis Information, Stories
Amniotic bands extend from the inner lining of the amniotic sac. These bands can wrap around the fetus, and sometimes wreak havoc with fetal development. This phenomena may happen sporadically, or as the result of an injury or trauma to the maternal abdomen. No two...
by JD | Feb 10, 2013 | Diagnosis Information
Encephalocele is an uncommon neural tube defect (NTD) affecting brain. It is an opening in the skull where a sac containing brain matter and membranes protrudes. When the neural tube does not completely close during gestation, the result can be an opening in the upper...
by Amy Collier | Feb 10, 2013 | Alobar Holoprosencephaly, Diagnosis Information
The forebrain normally develops around fifth or sixth week of pregnancy. In cases of Holoprosencephaly, the forebrain fails to divide into bilateral hemispheres. This results in defects of the brain, as well as facial malformations. Holoprosencephaly falls into...
by JD | Jan 22, 2013 | Diagnosis Information
Dandy-Walker Syndrome is a rare congenital malformation that involves the cerebellum and fourth ventricle. The cerebellum is the portion of the brain controlling balance, posture and the voluntary movement of muscles. While many additional problems may be present,...
