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Results 1 - 10 of 12 for Abnormality of the amniotic fluid
  1. Amniotic fluid 
    ... late pregnancies, ruptured membranes, placental dysfunction , or fetal abnormalities. Abnormal amounts of amniotic fluid may cause the health care provider to watch ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002220.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Amniocentesis (image) 
    ... of these cells are obtained by withdrawing some amniotic fluid. The chromosome analysis of these cells can be performed to determine abnormalities. In addition, the cells may be cultured and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1062.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Karyotyping (image) 
    Karyotyping is a test used to identify chromosome abnormalities as the cause of malformation or disease. The test can be performed on a sample of blood, bone marrow, amniotic fluid, or placental tissue.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9488.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Alpha fetoprotein - series (image) 
    ... measure, diagnose, or monitor fetal distress or fetal ... fluid (amniocentesis), can help detect fetal spinal bifida or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100144_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Amniotic fluid (image) 
    ... of fetal movement and permits musculoskeletal development. The amniotic fluid can be withdrawn in a procedure called amniocentesis to check for chromosomal defects or other abnormalities.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9058.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Trisomy 18 
    ... may show an unusually large uterus and extra amniotic fluid . ... chromosome abnormality may be present in every cell or present ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001661.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Potter syndrome 
    ... group of findings associated with a lack of amniotic fluid and kidney failure in an unborn infant. ... in the womb. The kidneys normally produce the amniotic fluid (as urine) that surrounds the unborn baby. Potter ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001268.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Duodenal atresia 
    A fetal ultrasound may show high amounts of amniotic fluid in the womb ( polyhydramnios ). It may also show ... Dehydration and electrolyte imbalances are corrected by providing ... the abnormality. Other problems (such as those related to Down ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001131.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Amniocentesis - series (image) 
    The doctor then extracts about four teaspoons of amniotic fluid. This fluid contains fetal cells that a technician ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100192_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Developmental dysplasia of the hip 
    ... involved. The cause is unknown. Low levels of amniotic fluid in the womb during pregnancy can increase a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000971.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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