First trimester abortion: Difference between revisions

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 ==Differential Diagnosis==
 ===Complete Abortion===
-#<12 weeks + no IUP
+*<12 weeks + no IUP
-#Distinguish from ectopic based on decreasing hCG, decreased bleeding
+*Distinguish from ectopic based on decreasing hCG, decreased bleeding
-#Only need to send hCG if unable to examine POC
+*Only need to send hCG if unable to examine POC
 ===Threatened Abortion===
-#Closed os + IUP + bloody vaginal dischrage or frank bleeding
+*Closed os + IUP + bloody vaginal dischrage or frank bleeding
-#If <11wk >90% go to term
+*If <11wk >90% go to term
-#If between 11 and 20wk 50% go to term
+*If between 11 and 20wk 50% go to term
 ===Inevitable Abortion===
-#Open os + contractions/cramps
+*Open os + contractions/cramps
 ===Incomplete Abortion===
-###>12 wks + passage of only portion of POC
+*>12 wks + passage of only portion of POC
 ===Missed Abortion===
-###Fetal death at <20wk w/o passage of any fetal tissue for 4wk after fetal death
+*Fetal death at <20wk w/o passage of any fetal tissue for 4wk after fetal death
 ===Septic abortion===
-#Evidence of infection during any stage of abortion
+*Evidence of infection during any stage of abortion
-#Most commonly caused by retained products of conception
+*Most commonly caused by retained products of conception
 ==Workup==