Potter Facies With Polycystic Kidney Disease in Association With Other Rare Congenital Anomalies: Two Case Reports

Abstract

Potter's sequence is more appropriate terminology than potter facies, since not every individual with this syndrome has exactly the same set of symptoms and signs but they share a common chain of events triggered by different causes, leading to the same endpoint of reduced or absent amniotic fluid. It has a characteristic facial appearance associated with other abnormalities as Ophthalmic(Cataract), Cardiovascular (Ventricular septal defect. Fallot's tetralogy, Patent ductus arteriosus), and musculoskeletal (Clubbed feet, Sacral agenesis) . Here we are presenting two cases of potter sequence due to polycystic kidney disease ( type-i ) in association with other congenital anomalies ( absence of left diaphragm ,pericardial effusion, pulmonary hypoplasia ) which is rare and incompatible to life .