Ectopic pregnancy

Question 1

What is the most common location for ECTOPIC PREGNANCY?

Answer 1

Ampulla of the Fallopian Tube

Question 2

When should you suspect that there may be an ECTOPIC PREGNANCY in the patient’s midst?

Answer 2

If lab tests shows: B-hCG < 1500, and absence of gestational sac in transvaginal usg.

If lab tests show: B-hCG 2-3000 and THicK endometrium + absence of gestational sac in transvaginal usg, you can be SURE(?) there is an ectopic pregnancy

Question 3

A bit confusing here, but what values of B-hCG are necessary for view of gestation sac in transABDOMINAL usg?

Answer 3

Ah, I see, thats the point, its not
transvaginal…

Anyhow, B-hCG: 5-6000

Question 4

What is difx for BhCG levels < 1500 + absence of gestational sac

Answer 4

1. Miscarriage

2. ectopic pregnancy