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Gestational Disorders PDF
Gestational Disorders PDF
5) Stuffed mole:
Hydatidiform MOLE (alternatively “Molar Pregnancy” because they are a type of abnormal
pregnancy) (most common gestational trophoblastic disease) (can be Complete or Partial)
7) Repeated mole:
history of molar pregnancy increases the risk of another molar pregnancy)
17) Bullhorn:
ultrasound
33) β-hCG babysitter with kid, empty carriage, baby doll keychain, stuffed mole:
CHORIOCARCINOMAS can occur after ANY pregnancy type (normal, preterm, terminated,
ectopic, or molar) (but most common after COMPLETE mole)
34) Disordered TROPHIES without marbles:
on histology, CHORIOCARCINOMA displays abnormal proliferation of CYTOtrophoblast &
SYNCYTIOtrophoblast cells (but NO chorionic villi)
5) "DESk":
exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES) (as a fetus) increases the risk of ECTOPIC pregnancy (due
to abnormal fallopian tube anatomy)
25) Twins:
multiple gestation increases the risk of PLACENTA PREVIA
27) Grimacing:
in PLACENTAL ABRUPTION, vaginal bleeding is PAINFUL
29) Cast:
physical trauma during pregnancy increases the risk of PLACENTAL ABRUPTION
32) Cigarette:
smoking increases the risk of PLACENTAL ABRUPTION
43) DICe:
severe hemorrhage DURING pregnancy or AFTER delivery (PPH) can lead to disseminated
intravascular coagulation (DIC)
58) Twins:
multiple gestation increases the risk of PREECLAMPSIA (due to increased placental size
without corresponding increase in blood flow)
62) "HELLP":
HELLP syndrome (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelets)
63) Broken white plates:
HELLP presents with low platelets
66) MAGazine:
magnesium sulfate is administered to patients with PREECLAMPSIA in order to prevent
seizures (ECLAMPSIA)
3.3 - Polyhydramnios & Oligohydramnios