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Congenital abnormalities of the foetus

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Dystocia and obstruction of labour may occur because the foetus is pathologically large.

Congenital abnormalities to be considered include:

  • hydrocephalus
  • foetal ascites
  • foetal abdominal tumours
  • hydrops foetalis
  • conjoined twins
  • macrosomia

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