Amniotic fluid index

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Growth and well-being scan.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

Representative image of amniotic fluid index (AFI) measurements. AFI is normal. 

Case Discussion

Amniotic fluid index (AFI) varies depending on gestational age. Decreased AFI is indicative of oligohydramnios and increased AFI indicative of polyhydramnios

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