Placental Anomalies in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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What is the characteristic of a bilobate placenta?

It is made of two unequal parts connected by membranes (correct)

The cord is inserted in the membranes outside the placental margin

It has a retained accessory lobe in the uterus after delivery

It has a white ring of decidua around the edge of the placenta on its fetal surface

What complication is associated with a circumvallate placenta?

Retained accessory lobe in the uterus (correct)

Preterm labor

Intrauterine growth restriction

Fetal distress

What are the complications associated with a marginal (battledore) placenta?

Umbilical cord inserted in the membranes outside the placental margin

Preterm labor

Intrauterine growth restriction (correct)

Fetal distress

What is the defining characteristic of velamentous insertion of cord?

The cord is inserted in the membranes outside the placental margin Signup and view all the answers

What is the complication associated with a retained accessory lobe in the uterus after delivery?

Puerperal sepsis Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for umbilical vessels passing through the membranes to reach the placenta?

Velamentous insertion of cord Signup and view all the answers

What causes butterfly pigmentation of the face during pregnancy?

Increased melanocyte stimulating hormone and estrogen Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of linea alba becoming linea nigra during pregnancy?

Increased melanocyte stimulating hormone and estrogen Signup and view all the answers

What causes striae gravidarum during pregnancy?

Rupture of elastic fibers in subcutaneous tissue Signup and view all the answers

What are Montgomery tubercles on the areola?

Rudimentary lactiferous ducts Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Leopold manoeuvre 1, the fundal grip?

To detect presentation Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes an incomplete abortion?

(Non-viable 8 weeks gestation fetus) with open cervix Signup and view all the answers

What should be done in case of cervical insufficiency?

Progesterone administration Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of abdominal wall stretching during pregnancy?

Rupture of elastic fibers in subcutaneous tissue Signup and view all the answers

What should be done in case of ectopic pregnancy?

Evacuation Signup and view all the answers

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