MSRA: Amniotic Fluid

Question 1

What are the causes of oligohydramnios?

Answer 1

Premature rupture of membranes
Foetal abnormalities e.g. renal agenesis
Pre-eclampsia
IUGR
Post-term gestation

Question 2

What are the causes of polyhydramnios?

Answer 2

Poorly controlled diabetes
Foetal abnormalities e.g. tracheo-oesophageal fistula, duodenal atresia, oesophageal atresia
Twin to twin transfusion syndrome