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Am J Perinatol 1987; 4(4): 293-299
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-999794
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© 1987 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Prepartum Diagnosis of Limb-Shortening Defects with Associated Hydramnios

Ronald L. Thomas, L. Wayne Hess, Timothy R.B. Johnson
  • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland
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04 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Two cases of skeletal dysplasia with limb-shortening abnormalities are presented. In association with the skeletal abnormalities, gross hydramnios was noted. A review of the existing literature reveals that coexistent fetal skeletal dysplasia and hydramnios have an extremely poor prognosis, especially in the nonachondroplastic patient with singleton fetus. The two cases presented here and the accompanying review emphasize the importance of recognizing this association in providing appropriate counseling to parents.