Amniotic fluid ‘sludge’ |Pregnancy Terms | Pregnancy Glossary

The sonographic finding of dense aggregates of particulate matter in the amniotic fluid close to the internal cervical os. Amniotic Fluid (AF) ‘sludge’ has been associated with microbial invasion of the amniotic cavity (MIAC), and histologic chorioamnionitis in patients with spontaneous preterm labor and intact membranes Kusanovic JP, et al. Clinical significance of the presence of amniotic fluid 'sludge' in asymptomatic patients at high risk for spontaneous preterm delivery. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Oct;30(5):706-14. PMID: 17712870

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