Placenta abruptio

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Placenta abruptio

Alternative Names:

Premature separation of placenta; Accidental hemorrhage; Ablatio placentae; Abruptio placentae; Placental abruption

Symptoms:

Signs and tests:

During a physical examination, uterine tenderness and/or increased uterine tone may be noticed. Bleeding during pregnancy may be visible or concealed.

Tests include:

A CBC, may note decreased hematocrit or hemoglobin and platelets
Prothrombin time test
Partial thromboplastin time test
Fibrinogen level test
Abdominal ultrasound (may be done)

Review Date: 10/25/2004
Reviewed By: Peter Chen, M.D., Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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