Embryology

Question 1

what are the features of potters syndrome

Answer 1

pulmonary hypoplasia
oligohydramnios
twisted face
twisted skin
extremity defects
renal failure

(POTTER)

Question 2

what is potter sequence

Answer 2

oligohydramnios in utero either due to chronic placental insufficiency or reduced urine output in the foetus results in oligohydramnios and associated features
main cause of death is pulmonary hypoplasia

Question 3

causes of potters sequence

Answer 3

chronic placental insufficiency
reduced urine out put due to: ARPKD, obstructive uropathy, bilateral renal agenesis