common pathologies of pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
What does progesterone do
A
Causes the endometrial lining to thicken and increases vascularity
2
Q
What is the function of B-hCG
A
Stimulate corpus luteum to produce progesterone to stop the decidua from shedding
3
Q
What hormone does the corpus luteum produce
A
Progesterone
4
Q
What is Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome
A
Pelvic inflammatory disease
5
Q
What is the most common location for an ectopic pregnancy
A
The ampulla of the fallopian tube
6
Q
What is a seen in the microscopy of a molar pregnancy
A
Large chorionic villi and overgrowth of trophoblast cells
7
Q
How is molar pregnancy treated
A
Methotrexate - only if the BhCG persists and does not return to normal
8
Q
What does a complete molar pregnancy look like on Ultrasound
A
Snowstorm appearance
