Oligohydramnios sequence
Definition
Oligohydramnios sequence occurs as a result of having very little or no fluid (called amniotic fluid) surrounding a developing fetus during a pregnancy. "Oligohydramnios" means that there is less amniotic fluid present around the fetus than normal. A "sequence" is a chain of events that occurs as a result of a single abnormality or problem. Oligohydramnios sequence is therefore used to describe the features that a fetus develops as a result of very low or absent amount of amniotic fluid. In 1946, Dr. Potter first described the physical features seen in oligohydramnios sequence. Because of his description, oligohydramnios sequence has also been known as Potter syndrome or Potter sequence.
Description
During a pregnancy, the amount of amniotic fluid typically increases through the...
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