gynecology and obstetrics
Polyhydramnios
Introduction
Polyhydramnios is excessive amniotic fluid; it is associated with maternal and fetal complications. Diagnosis is by ultrasonographic measurement of amniotic fluid volume. Management is by treating maternal disorders contributing to polyhydramnios. If symptoms are severe or if painful preterm contractions occur, treatment may also include manual reduction of amniotic fluid volume. Causes of polyhydramniosinclude the following: Fetal malformations (eg, gastrointestinal or urinary tract obstruction) Multifetal Pregnancy None Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy None Fetal anemia, including hemolytic anemia due to Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Neonate None Other fetal disorders (eg, infections) or genetic abnormalities Idiopathic 