Problem

Hydramnios

Other Names:
Hydrops amnii
Polyhydramnios
Oligohydramnios
Hydrops foetalis
Nature:

Polyhydramnios is a medical condition describing an excess of amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac. It is seen in about 1% of pregnancies. It is typically diagnosed when the amniotic fluid index (AFI) is greater than 24 cm. There are two clinical varieties of polyhydramnios: chronic polyhydramnios where excess amniotic fluid accumulates gradually, and acute polyhydramnios where excess amniotic fluid collects rapidly.

The opposite to polyhydramnios is oligohydramnios, not enough amniotic fluid.

Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems
Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST