[Dystocia by excess volume of the fetal abdomen: a case of giant polycystic kidney]

J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2000 Oct;29(6):625-7.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We describe a case of dystocia by excess of fetal abdominal part related to giant polycystic renal disease. We list the fetal malformations leading to dystocia and discuss the choice between embryotomy and cesarean section, particularly in countries were no prenatal diagnosis can be made.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Induced
  • Adult
  • Cesarean Section
  • Dystocia / etiology*
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Fetal Diseases / pathology
  • Humans
  • Niger
  • Polycystic Kidney Diseases / complications*
  • Polycystic Kidney Diseases / diagnosis
  • Polycystic Kidney Diseases / pathology
  • Pregnancy