Hydrops amnii in a mare

J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1994 May 1;204(9):1481-2.

Abstract

A multiparous pregnant Welsh Pony mare was examined because of anorexia, dyspnea, and a large abdomen. Ultrasonography of the uterus revealed an excessive amount of amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus. Transabdominal ultrasonography permitted differentiation of hydrops amnii from hydrops allantois. The mare aborted a 7-month-old fetus with brachygnathia and a large, edematous umbilical cord. Hydrops amnii, an excessive accumulation of amniotic fluid in the amniotic cavity, is most commonly reported in cattle and sheep.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Female
  • Fetus / abnormalities*
  • Horse Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Horses
  • Jaw Abnormalities / veterinary
  • Polyhydramnios / diagnostic imaging
  • Polyhydramnios / veterinary*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnostic imaging
  • Pregnancy Complications / veterinary*
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal / veterinary*
  • Umbilical Cord / abnormalities