27-Week Fetus: Right Lateral Ventricle Mild Expansion of 1 Centimeter: Normalcy and Follow-Up Recommendations

Question

During an ultrasound examination at 27 weeks, the fetus was found to have a mild expansion of about 1 centimeter in the right lateral ventricle. Is this condition normal? Does it indicate fluid accumulation in the fetus, and is there a chance for it to be absorbed before birth?

Answer

The results of the prenatal examination show that the expansion of the right lateral ventricle in the fetus is mild and falls within the normal range.