Question

Doctor, I have a 36-week checkup result showing separation of the left renal central collecting system, with a width of 5.8mm in the left lateral ventricle posterior horn, and also visible in the anterior horn and posterior fossa, with a depth of 6.7mm. Please tell me if this is serious. Additional question (2007-9-12 3:11:59): Thank you for your advice, but will normal children also have this kind of situation? The fetal head circumference is 96mm, and I would like to know what relationship this has with the visible fluid in the lateral ventricle? Will this situation affect the fetus? Additional question: Hello! There is not much of a problem if the fluid is not more than 10mm.

Answer

Hello, based on your description, your child was found to have separation of the left renal central collecting system and hydrocephalus in the lateral ventricles during a 36-week checkup. Hydrocephalus in the lateral ventricles typically occurs due to the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the lateral ventricles, with a depth of 8.8mm in the fluid observed. Additionally, there was also fluid seen in the anterior horn and posterior fossa during the examination. Generally, if the depth of the fluid is not more than 10mm, there is usually no cause for concern. Furthermore, there is no direct relationship between this fluid and the fetal head circumference, but it may still affect the fetus.