CASE 69
History: A patient in her third trimester presents with abdominal and pelvic pain and vaginal bleeding.
1. Which abnormality is shown in the ultrasound images provided of a third-trimester pregnancy?
D. Chorioangioma of the placenta
2. What is the presentation in most women with this pelvic abnormality?
B. Unusually large weight gain
C. Pedal edema
D. Fever
3. What is the incidence of fetal death in this condition?
A. 1%
B. 5% to 10%
C. 20% to 35%
D. 95%
4. Which characteristic of the retroplacental blood makes it difficult to diagnose with ultrasound?