Author/Authors :
Shirazi، Mahboobeh نويسنده Maternal, Fetal and Neonatal Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , , Niroomanesh، Shirin نويسنده Perinatalogy Devision, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , , Rahimi Shaarbaf، Fatemeh نويسنده Maternal, Fetal and Neonatal Research Center, Tehran
University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran , , RABIEI، MARYAM نويسنده 1Department of Oral Medicine, Dental School, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran , , Eftekhariyazdi، Mitra نويسنده Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of
Medicine, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, IR
Iran ,
Abstract :
Introduction The incidence of very echogenic amniotic fluid on
ultrasonographic examination at term pregnancy is very low and its
causes and significance in outcome of pregnancy are not well-
understood. In previous studies, meconium was considered to be an
important cause of very echogenic amniotic fluid and follow-up with
amniocentesis and fetal well-being tests were recommended; however, in
recent studies vernix caseosa has been identified to be an important
cause. As a result, termination of pregnancy should not be performed due
to discovery of ultrasonographic echogenic amniotic fluid because it is
not associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Case Presentation We
report a single term pregnancy with very echogenic amniotic fluid
diagnosed by ultrasonography that was terminated by cesarean section.
Conclusions There were no adverse outcomes for the mother or neonate and
the amniotic fluid was clear at the time of delivery.
