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| what is the most common cause of maternal deaths int he first trimester? |
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| what is the optimal and most cost effective strategy for diagnosing ectopic pregnancy? |
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| transvaginal US followed by quantitative beta-hCG testing |
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| what is not an option for removal of an ectopic pregnancy if the pt is unstable? |
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| what is the most common form of GTD? |
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| what is a complete hydatidiform mole? |
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| develops mainly because a sperm has fertilized an empty egg |
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| what does a hytadidiform mole look like on US? |
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| how does a partial hydatidiform mole develop? |
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| when two sperm fertilize a normal egg |
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| how is dx of persistent GTD made? |
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| b-hCG decreases then levels off or starts to rise again |
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| what is an invasive mole? |
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| penetrates the myometrium |
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| how are placental site tumors treated? |
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| they are NOT sensitive to chemotherapy, therefore they must be removed by surgery |
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| how can you differentiate preeclampsia from GTD? |
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| before 24 weeks it is most likely a molar pregnancy |
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