Hi all,
I am bit confused with the ultrasound report. I could not get to meet my Doc as she was not there in Hospital. The Sonologist who did my US was bit hurry and within two minutes he completed the US. Below is the report. If anybody could help me understand what it says.. then it I would be really greatfull.
Today evening or tommorrow evening I will meet the doc and get things cleared.. but right now I am in great confusion. So seeking your help..

Ultra sound Update

Internal OS: Closed Cervical Length: N

Placenta: Ante. Lowerend of Placenta Just above inte. OS lowlying

Liquor: Adequate

Foetal Movement: Present +

Activity: Present

(what is the full form of BPD, HDC,AC, FL)

B.P.D 4.82 cm 20 Wks+4
H.D.c. 17cm.

F.L. 3.34cm. 20 Wks

A.C. 16.1cm. 21 Wks

Foetal Wt.App: 374gms

Foetal Heart Pulsation: Present

Feotal Abdomen, Thorax Spine: No

Fetal Stomach Shadow Bladder Shadow: No

AGA: 20wks
EDD by AGA;04/12/05 archie replied. Dear Ammy,
I am a little upset on your rush, I am serious about this sentence.

Remember you are pregnant and you should keep things as calm as possible if not for you then for developing baby.

One rule in USA is that technicians or Radiologists are not supposed to discuss ultrasound report with patient. They will show that report to a duty Dr. or head Dr. of the department in the hospital, if really something concerning the Dr. on duty or Head will inform you but not necessarily they will. The most they can do to expedite situation is by giving call to you OB of emergency. Otherwise normal practice include sending a fax of your reports to your Dr. You are kind of lucky to get to see report before your OB.

Besides above mentioned points you or any body who does not know the subject is not supposed to understand meaning of medical terms and not intended to interpret either.

I am aware of the fact that while pregnant even tiny trivial thing matters and worries and perhaps this is why radiologist are not supposed to handle data to patient and transmit directly to your OB.

To me except placenta position all looks fantastic. Your fetus is on higher side with reference to weight but that's a good news not to worry too much, limit your sweet intakes.

The placenta will move upward in coming weeks and I recommend you to repeat ultrasound to confirm placenta positions/functions between 34 and 37th week.

Your fetus is developing very fine.

No, usually you are not going to get the length of fetus, although it's possible it's not major point to be considered when heart, kidney, femur length and growth in general fits to expected pattern.

keep faith in God and remember to discuss with Dr. before getting worried. Your Dr. is equally concerned about all pregnancies and will inform you immediately if there is any emergency expected.

I had to be strong to avoid any such un-necessary worry from your side in future.

Take care.
Archie Rids replied. Dear Ammy,

Im not an expert but i can help you with certain things:
BPD = Bi-Parietal Diameter
HDC = Head Circumference
FL = Femoral Length
AC = Abdomen Circumference

All the above are Foetal Biometric Parameters. I have referred to my US and gvn the explanations.

AGA seems to be the gestational age that indicates which week u r in.
And your EDD is 4th Dec. (expectd delivery date)

Dont worry , report appears normal. Hope you can talk to you gynac soon.

Love Rids