What to do if the left lateral ventricle is enlarged

We all know that in order to give birth to a healthy baby, every pregnant woman will often go to the hospital for regular prenatal check-ups during pregnancy. Especially at six months, the doctor will use four-dimensional color ultrasound to determine some conditions of the fetus. Among them, whether the ventricles are widened is a more important item in the fetal fetal examination. If the ventricles are widened, it means that the fetus is at risk of hydrocephalus, which is also the most worrying issue for many mothers. Let’s learn about what to do if the left lateral ventricle is widened?

The normal size of the fetal lateral ventricle should be less than 1 cm. 1 to 1.5 cm is considered mild, and more than 1.5 cm is abnormal. Hydrocephalus refers to the excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricular system, which causes the expansion of the lateral ventricular system and increased pressure, and manifests as enlarged ventricles on ultrasound examination. Generally, a widening of the trigone of the lateral ventricle by 1.5 cm is considered ventricular enlargement, and the wider the area, the more serious the enlargement. If the triangle is 1.2 to 1.4 cm wide and the choroid plexus occupies more than 50% of the ventricle, it is generally considered normal. If the choroid plexus is shrunk and becomes suspended, hydrocephalus is considered to be present.

There are many causes of hydrocephalus. In addition to excessive production of cerebrospinal fluid, it is also caused by absorption disorders or blockage of the cerebral aqueduct. Certain diseases such as intracranial hemorrhage, infection, etc., their sequelae can lead to hydrocephalus, and hydrocephalus can occur at any time during pregnancy. Therefore, even if the brain development is normal in the second trimester, hydrocephalus may occur in the third trimester. Therefore, ultrasound examination during pregnancy is very necessary. In addition, some situations may be mistaken for hydrocephalus. Experienced ultrasound doctors will compare relevant factors and make a well-founded diagnosis. Mild abnormalities found during pregnancy can be accurately diagnosed through dynamic observation.

The widening of the lateral ventricles is mostly caused by excessive cerebrospinal fluid in the fetus. Most of them can be absorbed by the fetus in the later stage. Do a B-ultrasound every few weeks to see if it continues to widen. Another point is that if the lateral ventricles widen too much, the doctor will suspect hydrocephalus. In addition to the widening of the ventricles, there is another obvious accompanying symptom of hydrocephalus, which is spina bifida. So when you do a B-ultrasound, let the doctor help you to see clearly whether the fetus has spina bifida. If not, the fetus should be healthy.

What to do if the left lateral ventricle is enlarged

1. Ensure safe delivery and prevent suffocation and birth injuries. When a pregnant woman is giving birth, she must do so in a hospital with good environmental conditions. She should not delay the delivery process and should be careful to prevent perinatal asphyxia and birth injuries. This is an important step in preventing the occurrence of perinatal hydrocephalus.

2 Strengthen early prenatal diagnosis and early termination of pregnancy to prevent the birth of children with hydrocephalus. Early prenatal diagnosis of hydrocephalus is an important way to prevent the birth of children with hydrocephalus. Since obvious hydrocephalus can be detected by B-ultrasound at 12-18 weeks of pregnancy, it is necessary to strengthen the application of B-ultrasound in prenatal diagnosis, terminate pregnancy early, prevent the birth of children with hydrocephalus, and reduce the birth rate of congenital hydrocephalus.

3. It is recommended to give birth at an appropriate age. Relevant data show that the incidence of hydrocephalus teratoma tends to increase with the age of the pregnant woman. Generally, the incidence rate is lowest in the 25-29 age group, but the difference is not significant. The incidence rate tends to increase after the age of 30. Therefore, advocating childbearing at an appropriate age has certain significance in preventing the occurrence of fetal hydrocephalus.

4Avoid radioactive contamination.

5. Avoid contact with harmful chemicals (especially those containing lead or benzene).

6 Avoid taking medications during pregnancy, including Western medicine and Chinese patent medicine, and pay special attention to avoid using Chinese patent medicine for traumatic injuries.

The above is an introduction to what to do if the left lateral ventricle is widened. After understanding it, we know that there are many reasons for such symptoms. In order to avoid such things from happening, expectant mothers must maintain good living habits during pregnancy, maintain a happy mood during this period, and don’t always worry about the situation of the fetus in the belly. As long as you go to the hospital regularly for prenatal check-ups, there will generally be no problems.