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Which microorganisms are most frequently found in the amniotic cavity during placental infections?
What is the hallmark of fetal inflammatory response syndrome (FIRS)?
What is the definition of chronic/preexisting hypertension in pregnancy?
What is the final diagnosis of gestational hypertension made?
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What is the definition of proteinuria in the context of preeclampsia?
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What is the typical clinical presentation of failed pregnancies?
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What is the reported term for placental tissues in a pathological report?
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What does pelvic ultrasound typically reveal in failed pregnancies?
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How do serum levels of β-hCG change in failed pregnancies?
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Which chromosomal abnormality is most commonly associated with miscarriage?
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Which factor is not identified as a risk factor for ectopic pregnancy?
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What are the typical signs and symptoms of an unruptured ectopic pregnancy?
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Which clinical triad is typically manifested by patients with ectopic pregnancy?
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When do the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy typically appear?
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What is indicative of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy?
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What is the 'gold standard' diagnostic test for ectopic pregnancy?
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How do β-hCG levels typically change in intrauterine pregnancies?
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What are the essential changes in the endometrium for the establishment of pregnancy?
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What can help differentiate between an intrauterine and ectopic pregnancy?
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What is the diagnosis made if chorionic villi are not seen in endometrial curettage specimens?
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What type of placenta previa involves the placenta lying within 2 to 3 cm of the cervical os but not covering it?
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What is the believed association between endometrial damage and subsequent placenta previa?
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What is the typical presentation of patients with placenta previa?
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What is the most common theory regarding the pathogenesis of placenta accrete?
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Which form of placenta accreta occurs when the villi penetrate the full thickness of the myometrium and may invade neighboring organs?
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What is the first clinical manifestation of placenta accreta?
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What condition can result in the rupture of maternal vessels in placental abruption?
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What are the fetal consequences of placental abruption?
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What is the cause of complete placental separations in placental abruption?
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What are the potential maternal consequences of placental abruption?
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What is the most common form of placenta accreta?
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What is the prevalence of placental infections per 1000 live births?
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Which structure is a location for fetal inflammatory response in placental infections?
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How do microorganisms most commonly reach the amniotic cavity?
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What is the hallmark of fetal inflammatory response syndrome (FIRS)?
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What is the end-result of fetal invasion due to amnionitis?
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What are the typical clinical manifestations of chorioamnionitis?
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What is one of the most common complications of preterm premature rupture of membranes (pPROM)?
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What perinatal morbidity can be associated with preterm premature rupture of membranes (pPROM)?
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What is the gross appearance of chorioamniotic membranes affected by chorioamnionitis?
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What histological finding is seen in chorioamnionitis?
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At what gestational week does gestational hypertension typically develop?
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What is a risk factor for preeclampsia?
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When do most cases of eclampsia present?
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What are the frequent signs/symptoms preceding a seizure in eclampsia?
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What is the typical postictal phase following a generalized tonic-clonic seizure in eclampsia?
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What is the blood pressure threshold for diagnosing preeclampsia?
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What is associated with proteinuria in the context of preeclampsia?
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Which mechanism may explain the development of seizures in eclampsia?
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What is the hallmark of eclampsia?
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What is the hallmark of HELLP syndrome?
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What is the main finding in hemolysis associated with HELLP syndrome?
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Study Notes
Gestational Disorders Overview
- Case presentation of a 35-year-old primigravid woman with eclampsia at 7th month of pregnancy, leading to fetal distress and growth retardation
- Spontaneous abortion is defined as pregnancy loss before 20 weeks, affecting 10-15% of recognized pregnancies, with common risk factors including maternal age, medical conditions, and teratogenic medications
- Miscarriages are often attributed to chromosomal abnormalities (70%), with trisomies being the most common, and physical defects of the uterus can also contribute to implantation issues
- Clinical symptoms of miscarriage include pelvic pain, vaginal bleeding, and absence of fetal cardiac activity on pelvic ultrasound
- Ectopic pregnancy refers to implantation outside the uterine cavity, occurring in 1-2% of pregnancies, with the most common site being the fallopian tubes
- Risk factors for ectopic pregnancy include pelvic inflammatory disease, previous pelvic surgery, increasing age, and smoking
- Symptoms of unruptured ectopic pregnancy mimic normal pregnancy, while rupture leads to severe abdominal pain, peritoneal signs, and hemorrhagic shock
- Diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy is challenging, with serum β-hCG levels and pelvic ultrasound being inconclusive
- Placenta previa is when the placenta implants in the lower uterine segment or cervix, leading to serious third-trimester bleeding, and is associated with endometrial damage and uterine scarring
- Placenta previa is diagnosed incidentally at mid-trimester transabdominal ultrasound, and cesarean delivery is indicated due to the risk of hemorrhage
- Placenta accreta spectrum includes accreta, increta, and percreta, with defective decidualization in an area of scarring from previous uterine surgery being a common theory for its pathogenesis
- Placenta accreta can lead to morbidly adherent placenta, with increta and percreta involving deeper invasion into the myometrium and potentially neighboring organs
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Explore various gestational disorders including eclampsia, spontaneous abortion, miscarriages, ectopic pregnancy, placenta previa, and placenta accreta spectrum. Learn about the clinical symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and management of these conditions.