What should pregnant women with fetal choroid plexus cysts pay attention to?
Apr 15, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
Pregnant women with fetal choroid plexus cysts should maintain a positive mindset and have regular checkups at the hospital. These cysts usually resolve spontaneously before 26 to 28 weeks of gestation, so there is no need for excessive concern. Fetal choroid plexus cysts are pseudocysts filled with cerebrospinal fluid and represent a transient finding during fetal development. They are typically detected during routine fetal anomaly ultrasound screening between 14 and 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Fetal choroid plexus cysts require pregnant women to maintain a positive mindset and undergo regular hospital check-ups. These cysts typically resolve spontaneously before 26–28 weeks of gestation, so there is no need for excessive concern. Specific details are as follows:
Choroid plexus cysts in fetuses are fluid-filled pseudocysts containing cerebrospinal fluid and represent a transient phenomenon during fetal development. They are usually detected during routine ultrasound screening for fetal anomalies between 14 and 20 weeks of pregnancy. As the pregnancy progresses, the majority of these cysts naturally disappear before 28 weeks. Therefore, pregnant women should stay calm and avoid undue anxiety, since negative emotions may lead to excessive uterine contractions. Regular prenatal examinations are essential. If the cyst is found to be increasing in size, further evaluation with amniocentesis should be considered to rule out chromosomal abnormalities such as trisomy 18 or trisomy 21.
In addition, pregnant women should ensure adequate folic acid intake to help prevent neural tube defects in the fetus, and maintain a varied, nutritionally balanced diet.
