Polyhydramnios

From Radipedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Polyhydramnios.JPG

Often caused by the inability of the fetus to swallow amniotic fluid secondary to GI obstruction, neurological malformation or hydrops.


Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI)

  • Take largest AP diameter of fluid in each quadrant and add
  • Normal between 7 and 25