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Acute recurrent polyhydramnios and amniotic prolactin.

M De Santis1, A F Cavaliere, G Noia

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy. desamarc@tin.it

Prenatal Diagnosis
|March 31, 2000
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Acute recurrent polyhydramnios, a rare pregnancy complication, was successfully managed with amnioreductions and medical treatment. Elevated amniotic prolactin levels were identified, suggesting a potential role in this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Acute recurrent polyhydramnios is a rare obstetric complication with unknown etiology.
  • Previous pregnancies in this patient resulted in preterm birth and neonatal loss due to preterm premature rupture of membranes.
  • The condition recurs at the same gestational age (24 weeks) in each pregnancy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential role of amniotic prolactin in acute recurrent polyhydramnios.
  • To describe the successful management of a patient with this rare condition.

Main Methods:

  • Serial measurement of amniotic prolactin levels in amniotic fluid.
  • Management with serial amnioreductions and medical therapy.
  • Delivery via Cesarean section at 31 weeks' gestation.

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Main Results:

  • High levels of amniotic prolactin were detected.
  • The intervention resulted in the birth of a healthy male infant.
  • The pregnancy was successfully managed to 31 weeks' gestation.

Conclusions:

  • Elevated amniotic prolactin may be implicated in the pathophysiology of acute recurrent polyhydramnios.
  • Amnioreduction combined with medical treatment can be an effective management strategy for this rare condition.
  • Further research is warranted to elucidate the role of prolactin in polyhydramnios.