Embryology Flashcards
1
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what are the features of potters syndrome
A
pulmonary hypoplasia
oligohydramnios
twisted face
twisted skin
extremity defects
renal failure
(POTTER)
2
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what is potter sequence
A
oligohydramnios in utero either due to chronic placental insufficiency or reduced urine output in the foetus results in oligohydramnios and associated features
main cause of death is pulmonary hypoplasia
3
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causes of potters sequence
A
chronic placental insufficiency
reduced urine out put due to: ARPKD, obstructive uropathy, bilateral renal agenesis
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