Question
Doctor, can a newborn baby be identified with Down syndrome based on the five views? Because I had a high-risk result from the Down syndrome screening during my pregnancy, but later the amniocentesis result was normal. Of course, I breathed a sigh of relief, but I am still particularly anxious. Now that my child is one month old, I often check if the baby’s five views are normal.
Answer
Hello! It can be roughly determined. Generally, there may be a flat nose bridge, wide eye spacing, slanted eye corners, a palm with a single transverse crease, and a small finger with only two phalanges. If the child exhibits these features, there is a high possibility of congenital mental retardation. It is best to have a karyotype test to rule it out.