First trimester Abnormalities Flashcards
___: bleeding into uterine wall and chorion
subchorionic hemorrhage
subchorionic hemorrhage can lead to what
spontaneous abortion
S/A subchorionic hemorrhage
- hypoechoic structure between chorion and uterine wall
- usually crescent shaped
what are some risk factors of ectopic pregnancy
- history of PID
- history of fertility treatment
- history of tubal surgery or trauma
- history of previous ectopic
- IUD
what is the number 1 risk for an ectopic pregnancy
history of tubal surgery or trauma
list the most common to least common locations for ectopics to occur
- ampulla
- isthmus
- interstitial
- c section scar
- ovary
- abdomen
- retroperitoneal
___: an ectopic pregnancy that implants at the upper lateral corner of the endometrial cavity near the opening of the Fallopian tube
angular pregnancy or corneal pregnancy
an ectopic pregnancy usually occurs on which side
the same side as the corpus luteal cyst
where is the most dangerous place for an ectopic to occur
interstitial portion of Fallopian tube
what is the classic triad of symptoms for ectopic pregnancy
- pain
- vaginal bleeding
- fever
what happens to the HCG levels with an ectopic pregnancy
will not increase as fast as in normal intrauterine pregnancy
___: ectopic and IUP coexisting with each other
heterotypic pregnancy
what is the drug that is used to treat early enraptured ectopics
methotrexate
S/A ectopic pregnancy
- free fluid in cul de sac or adnexa
- empty gestational sac
- single decidual layer
- complex adnexal mass
- adnexal tubal ring or bagel/donut sign
- ring of fire sign (increased vascularity)
___: hyperplasia and overgrowth of the trophoblastic material
hydatidiform mole or gestational trophoblastic disease
what causes gestational trophoblastic disease
two sperm fertilize a single egg
hydatidiform more is associated with what kind of ovarian cyst
theca lutein cyst
S/S hydatidiform mole
- excessively high levels of bHCG
- acute onset of maternal systemic HTN in the first trimester
what are the two forms of hydatidiform mole
complete and incomplete
which form of hydatidiform mole is the most common
complete
which type of hydatidiform mole does not involve a fetus
complete
S/A hydatidiform mole
- may be seen with theca lutein cyst
- enlarged uterus with heterogeneous endometrial cavity (snowstorm appearance)
- hydropic villi appear as multiple cystic structures within the uterine cavity
which form of hydatidiform mole includes a fetus and a molar pregnancy
partial mole
___: invasive malignant molar pregnancy that moves int the myometrium uterine wall and peritoneum
chorioadenoma destruens
___: malignant molar pregnancy that metastasizes usually to the liver
choriocarcinoma
S/A choriocarcinoma
- can see theca lutein cyst due to elevated bHCG levels
- may see masses in the cervix and vagina
- highly vascular complex mass
what is the most common solid mass found in pregnancy
fibroid
which type of fibroid has the highest rate for early pregnancy complications
submucosal
which type of fibroid has the highest risk for delivery complications
cervical fibroids
if surgical removal of a fibroid is required during pregnancy when should the procedure be preformed
between 16-20 weeks