What does mean by the echogenic band around the left fetal globe (eye)? Can anyone help us?
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Hello, My wife is 27 years old female. My wife had her 19-week ultrasound and in the report, it said they were an "echogenic band around the left fetal globe (eye)". We wanted to know what it could be as we have been sent to a specialist. We are a bit worried about it. Can anyone help????? Let us know What does mean by the echogenic band around the left fetal globe?
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@rufino Hi, An echogenic intracardiac focus (or EIF) is a small bright spot seen on a developing baby's heart during an ultrasound. The cause of EIF is unknown, but the condition is generally harmless. EIF is considered a normal pregnancy variation, but prenatal screening tests may be desirable to test for any abnormalities. EIF) is almost never something to worry about. It shows up as a bright spot on the heart in imaging, and it's thought to be a microcalcification on the heart muscle. EIF occurs in as many as 5 percent of all pregnancies. Thanks!