Complications in early pregnancy
Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Topic 9
Source: NMC CBME Curriculum 2024 · Volume III · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Topic 9 · combined PDF page 429
Practice questions
- A pregnant patient has vaginal bleeding, a uterus larger than expected for gestational age, and ultrasound findings suggesting both a potentially viable fetus and abnormal molar tissue. Which diagnosis best fits this combination?
- In the initial imaging assessment of suspected twin molar pregnancy, which modality is identified as the primary diagnostic tool?
- Ultrasound in a suspected twin molar pregnancy is difficult to interpret because placental components appear to merge with advancing gestation. Which additional imaging approach may provide value in such a complex case?
- A patient with suspected twin molar pregnancy requires more precise classification and counseling. Which approach is supported by the reviewed diagnostic framework?
- Which statement best reflects the reviewed evidence about continuing a pregnancy affected by twin molar pregnancy and subsequent postmolar gestational trophoblastic neoplasia risk?
- In the supplied meta-analysis, early-pregnancy MPV was measured before which gestational age threshold when assessing its association with later preeclampsia?
- A meta-analysis found a pooled mean difference in early-pregnancy MPV of +0.5681 fL between women who later developed preeclampsia and normotensive controls. Which interpretation is correct?
- Which conclusion about early-pregnancy MPV and later preeclampsia is best supported by the meta-analysis?
- Which biological explanation for higher MPV in women who later develop preeclampsia is described in the meta-analysis?