Pathology of Pregnancy

Question 1

What is an ectopic pregnancy?

Answer 1

Implantation of conceptus outside uterine cavity

Question 2

Where do ectopic pregnancies implant?

Answer 2

Fallopian tube mainly

Question 3

What is a complete hydatidiform mole?

Answer 3

Completely paternal DNA growth

Question 4

What is a partial hydatidiform mole?

Answer 4

Maternal and paternal DNA so fetus can develop

Question 5

How do complete moles present?

Answer 5

Vaginal bleeding
Increase uterine size for date
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Hyperemesis

Question 6

What is the average length of the umbilical cord?

Answer 6

60cm

Question 7

What is extrachorial placenta?

Answer 7

Chorion laeve inserts inside the rim of the placenta

Question 8

What is the significant of meconium exposure?

Answer 8

Fetal distress, eg acute choriamnionitis

Question 9

What is a succenturiate lobe?

Answer 9

An extra lobe of the placental

Question 10

What is placenta accreta?

Answer 10

Placenta inserted directly into myometrium

Question 11

What is amniotic fluid embolism?

Answer 11

Amniotic fluid in the lungs