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Gynaecology and Obstetrics Question on Obstetrics

A woman presents to you at 36 weeks of gestation with complaints of breathlessness and excessive abdominal distension. Fetal movements are normal. On examination, fetal parts are not easily felt and fetal heartbeat is heard but it is muffled. Her symphysis fundal height is 41 cm. Her abdomen is tense but not tender. What is the most likely diagonosis?

A

Abruptio placenta

B

Hydrocephalus of fetus

C

Polyhydramnios

D

Fetal-maternal ascites

Answer

Polyhydramnios

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (C): Polyhydramnios