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Second-trimester polyhydramnios: evaluation with US.

C J Sivit1, M C Hill, J W Larsen

  • 1Department of Radiology, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20037.

Radiology
|November 1, 1987
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Second-trimester polyhydramnios often persists into the third trimester, with similar rates of maternal and fetal conditions. Early sonography is crucial for detecting fetal anomalies and guiding management, especially in diabetic pregnancies.

Area of Science:

  • Perinatology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Polyhydramnios, an excess of amniotic fluid, can occur in the second or third trimester of pregnancy.
  • Understanding the implications of second-trimester polyhydramnios is crucial for effective fetal and maternal management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the incidence of fetal and maternal conditions in second-trimester polyhydramnios with third-trimester cases.
  • To determine the rate of polyhydramnios persistence from the second to the third trimester.
  • To evaluate the role of sonography in managing second-trimester polyhydramnios.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of sonograms from 40 patients diagnosed with second-trimester polyhydramnios.
  • Analysis of maternal and fetal conditions, persistence of polyhydramnios, and pregnancy outcomes.

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Main Results:

  • Second-trimester polyhydramnios persisted into the third trimester in 62% of cases.
  • Maternal (25%) and fetal (12%) condition frequencies were comparable to third-trimester polyhydramnios.
  • Fetal anomalies were consistently identified on initial sonograms.
  • Excellent fetal outcomes were observed in non-diabetic patients without detected anomalies.
  • Pregnancies with maternal diabetes mellitus and polyhydramnios frequently (71%) experienced premature labor or macrosomia.

Conclusions:

  • Second-trimester polyhydramnios warrants close monitoring due to its high persistence rate and association with maternal/fetal conditions.
  • Sonography is vital for early detection of fetal anomalies and guiding management strategies.
  • Serial sonographic follow-up is indicated for pregnancies complicated by polyhydramnios and maternal diabetes mellitus.