Ultrasonic scanning and fetography at polyhydramnios

The usefulness of ultrasonic examination in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities is shown in three cases of fetal abnormalities recognized by ultrasonic scanning (USS). Scanning was supplemented with hormone analysis, chromosome studies and alfafetoprotein tests (AFP) carried out on the amniotic fluid, as well as fetography. The first case was of right hydronephrosis magno gradu, dilated left kidney pelvis and ascites, stillborn at 32 weeks gestation. The second case was "hygroma colli" (lymphangioma). The pregnancy was terminated at 23-24 weeks gestation. The third case was of an anencephalic fetus 32 weeks gestation when labor was induced.