What type of edema is likely to result from compressive forces during fetal development due to oligohydramnios?

Deformational edema occurs as a result of external forces acting on the developing fetus, which can result in skin and underlying tissue distortion. In the context of oligohydramnios, where there is insufficient amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus, the compression from the uterine wall can lead to flattened or deformed areas on the surface of the skin. This type of edema is specifically related to the physical compression of body parts during development, leading to localized swelling and fluid accumulation in the affected tissues.

In this scenario, the lack of amniotic fluid limits the ability of the fetus to move freely, causing areas of the body to be compressed against the uterine wall. This can result in the distinctive features associated with deformational edema, such as limb deformations and skin indentations. Such changes arise not from pathological processes like inflammation or fluid overload but rather from the mechanical stresses imposed on the fetal body during critical periods of development.