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- 11 Feb 2013, 22:58
- Forum: Notes
- Topic: Endometriosis
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Endometriosis
**Endometriosis <••> is a gynecological medical condition in which cells from the lining of the uterus (endometrium) appear and flourish outside the uterine cavity, most commonly on the membrane which lines the abdominal cavity. The uterine cavity is lined with endometrial cells, which are under the...
- 11 Feb 2013, 22:37
- Forum: Notes
- Topic: Placental abruption
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placental abruption
factors Pre-eclampsia [2] Maternal smoking is associated with up to 90% increased risk.[4] See also: Smoking and pregnancy Maternal trauma, such as motor vehicle accidents, assaults, falls or nosocomial infection. Short umbilical cord Prolonged rupture of membranes (>24 hours) Thrombophilia [2] Retr...
- 11 Feb 2013, 22:32
- Forum: Notes
- Topic: Placental abruption
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placental abruption 2
HideClinical Manifestation Class 0: asymptomatic. Diagnosis is made retrospectively by finding an organized blood clot or a depressed area on a delivered placenta. Class 1: mild and represents approximately 48% of all cases. Characteristics include the following: No vaginal bleeding to mild vaginal ...
- 11 Feb 2013, 21:04
- Forum: Notes
- Topic: Placental abruption
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Placental abruption
Placental abruption (also known as abruptio placentae) is a complication of pregnancy, wherein the placental lining has separated from the uterus of the mother. It is the most common pathological cause of late pregnancy bleeding. In humans, it refers to the abnormal separation after 20 weeks of gest...