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I have polyhydramnios, the baby measures three weeks ahead on ultrasound and baby has fluid around its heart. are any of these related?

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Dr. Bruce J. Stringer answered

Specializes in Radiology

Could Be: There is something called nonimmune hydrops fetalis. This can be caused by chromosome disorders, metabolic storage diseases, cardiac abnormalities, anemia, infections, and other fetal problems. Amniocentesis as well as a detailed fetal ultrasound may be suggested. Good luck.

Answered 4/15/2013

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