Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy (greater than 20wks): Difference between revisions
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Do NOT perform digital exam in patients who present with vaginal bleeding when >20 weeks pregnant | Do NOT perform digital exam in patients who present with vaginal bleeding when >20 weeks pregnant | ||
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#[[Placental Abruption]] | #[[Placental Abruption]] | ||
#[[Placenta Previa]] | #[[Placenta Previa]] | ||
Revision as of 15:57, 23 August 2013
Background
Do NOT perform digital exam in patients who present with vaginal bleeding when >20 weeks pregnant
Differential Diagnosis
- Placental Abruption
- Placenta Previa
- Vasa Previa
- Uterine Rupture
- Premature labor
- Lesions/lacerations of vagina or lower genital tract
See Also
Source
Tintinalli