Ultrasound Detection of a Molar Pregnancy in the Emergency Department (original) (raw)

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This case report discusses the ultrasound detection of a molar pregnancy in a 32-year-old female presenting to the emergency department with mild vaginal spotting and uterine cramping. The diagnosis was confirmed through bedside emergency ultrasound, which revealed multiple grapelike clusters, consistent with a hydatidiform mole. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing key clinical and ultrasound features of molar pregnancies for timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

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