[FETAL DIS] POLYHYDROAMNIOS Flashcards
Incidence of polyhydroamnios
1-2%
MC cause of polyhdroamnios
idiopathic
MC cause of SEVERE polyhdroamnios
fetal anomalies
fetal causes of polyhydramnios (5)
1-anomalies=
duodenal/esophageal/intestinal
atresia, open NTD, omphalocele, anencephaly
2-Trisomy 18, 21
3-Bartter syndrome
4-Fetal anemia & hydrops (↑COP=↑urine prod.)
5-fetal infection
maternal causes of polyhydramnios (2)
1-DM
2-severe generalized edema
placental causes of polyhydramnios (3)
1-Twin-Twin transfusion syndrome
2-chorioangioma
3-large placenta
complications of polyhydramnios (7)
1-pressure complications
2-PPROM
3-PTL
4-Prolonged labor
5-PPH
6-Puerperal sepsis
7- perinatal mortality (2-5 folds increase)
pressure complications of polyhydramnios
1-maternal respiratory compromise
2-dyspepsia, vomiting, abdominal discomfort
3-Pyelonephritis & renal insult
4-Pregnancy induced HTN
5-LL edema & varicose veins
PROM complications (5)
1-PTL
2-chorioamnionitis
3-umbilical cord prolapse
4-placental abruption
5-splanchnic shock
US Evaluation of amniotic fluid
single deepest pocket 2-8cm
amniotic fluid index 5-25cm
presentation of polyhydramnios (4)
1-progressive abdominal enlargement
2-abdominal pain & discomfort
3-dyspnea
4-LL edema
GE of polyhydramnios
DM & its complications; excessive weight gain, LL edema
AE of polyhydramnios
1- fundal level > date of amenorrhea
2-Fundal & umbilical grip
a) difficulty palpating fetal parts
b) malpresentation
c) skin is glistening, stretched
w/ dilated veins
d) +Ve thrill
3-pelvic grips: malpresentations & non-engagement
4-asculation: difficult/not heard
PV
-cervix is partially opened
-bag of forewater is bulging & tense
mild polyhydramnios US signs
SDP: 8-11.9
AFI: 25-30