Polyhydramnios Associated with Multiple Congenital Malformations: Case Report

Abstract

A case of polyhydramnios associated with multiple congenital abnormalities in the fetus of a 25 year old primigravida, at 33 weeks gestation is reported. She presented with complaint of excessive abdominal distension and ultrasound scan revealed severe polyhydramnios (AFI 46.1cm) with multiple congenital malformations. The patient was delivered of a fresh stillbirth
with multiple congenital anomalies.

Niger Med J. Vol. 49, No. 1, Jan. – Mar., 2008: 24 – 26.

Keywords: Polyhydramnios, Multiple congenital malformations (MCA), Amniotic fluid index (AFI)