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3.30 Pregnancy
By Dr. McGoey
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Pathology
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04/09/2012

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What are warning signs in the early pregnancy history?
Definition
abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding
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What are the warning signs on physical exam in early pregnancy?
Definition
increased uterine size for gestational age
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What are the findings on physical exam for early pregnancy?
Definition
cervical changes, breast tenderness, enlarged uterus
Term
What is Hegar sign?
Definition
cervical softening at more than 6 WGA
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What is Chadwick sign?
Definition
bluish discoloration at more than 8-10 WGA
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How big is the uterus at 40 WGA?
Definition
5x the normal size
Term
How big is the uterus at 20 WGA?
Definition
at the umbilicus
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How big is the uterus by 36 WGA?
Definition
at the xiphoid process
Term
What is the first identifiable structure on ultrasound?
Definition
gestational sac (4-5 WGA)
Term
When can you see the yolk sac via US?
Definition
5-10 weeks
Term
When can you see the embryonic pole on US?
Definition
6 WGA
Term
You have a 97% chance of a successful pregnancy if you have _____ on US.
Definition
heart beat at 6 WGA
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When do hCG levels rise during pregnancy?
Definition
detectable levels after implantation
Term
What makes hCG?
Definition
conceptus
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What kind of molecule is hCG?
Definition
glycoprotein
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What part of hCG indicates pregnancy?
Definition
beta subunit
Term
Name a qualitative hCG measurement.
Definition
home pregnancy test (pregnant/not pregnant)
Term
Name a quanitative hCG test.
Definition
serum level of hCG
Term
How sensitive is the urine pregnancy test?
Definition
99% detectable at 4 WGA
Term
How sensitive is the serum hCG?
Definition
99% detectable at 3 WGA
Term
Describe the course of hCG levels throughout pregnancy?
Definition
rapid rise (doubles every 2-3 days) until 13 WGA, peak at end of 1st trimester, then declines and plateaus. Doesn't disappear until after delivery
Term
Besides pregnancy, elevated hCG can also be detected in...
Definition
spontaneous abortion, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, ovarian germ cell tumors
Term
How do you determine what is causing elevated levels of hCG?
Definition
quantifying hCG and calculating the doubling time
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What's the difference in hCG changes in an ectopic pregnancy compared to a normal pregnancy?
Definition
lower than normal (<10%) and slower doubling time
Term
What's the difference between hCG levels in a normal pregnancy and a SAB?
Definition
lower than normal, slower doubling time, may see rapid fall in serial hCGs
Term
Low hCG can indicate...
Definition
either SAB or ectopic
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What are the hCG levels in molar pregnancies?
Definition
higher than normal levels, same or faster doubling time, no decrease or plateau after 1st trimester
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What is the schedule of OB visits during a pregnancy?
Definition
first visit at 8 WGA; every 4 weeks until 28 WGA every 2 weeks from 28 to 36; weekly after 36 WGA
Term
What is measured at every obstetrical visit?
Definition
weight, blood pressure and urine dipstick
Term
What is the routine prenatal lab schedule?
Definition
at first visit, at 24-28 WGA, and at 35-37 WGA
Term
What are the initial (8 WGA) visit OB labs?
Definition
CBC, urinalysis, blood type with antibody screen, rubella antibodies, syphilis serology (RPR), GC/chlamydia cervical cx, hepatitis B serology, HIV testing
Term
What is the #1 cause of HDN?
Definition
Rh incompatibility bewteen mother and fetus
Term
Sensitization happens in ___% of pregnancies with a Rh- mom and an RH+ fetus.
Definition
15%
Term
What percent of sensitized pregnancies end up causing HDN?
Definition
50%
Term
When is RhoGam administered?
Definition
IM maternal injection at 28 WGA and postpartum
Term
What does RhIgG do?
Definition
results in <1% risk for sensitization and HDN
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How do you diagnose HDN prenatally?
Definition
spectrophotometric test based on absorption point of light (450nm) by bilirubin on amniotic fluid; called delta OD450, units are "delta" OD (change in optical density)
Term
The value obtained from a delta OD450 test is plotted according to __________ on a __________.
Definition
gestational age; Liley plot
Term
What is the purpose of the Liley plot?
Definition
compares AF bilirubin versus gestational age to predict likelihood for fetal demise
Term
What is considered a high risk OD450 regardless of gestational age?
Definition
>0.3
Term
What are the 3 zones of the Liley plot?
Definition
zone 3= high risk (fetal transfusion or delivery necessary), zone 2= intermediate risk; 1= little to no risk
Term
What are the labs performed at the 24-28 WGA OB visit?
Definition
CBC and glucose tolerance test
Term
Why might it be a good idea to perform a CBC at the 24-28 WGA OB visit?
Definition
>50% of pregnant women develop iron deficiency anemia in the 2nd trimester; treat with oral Fe
Term
What is the protocol for glucose tolerance test?
Definition
75 mg of glucola drink with serum glucose measured at fasting and 1 and 2 hr post ingestion
Term
How do you diagnose gestational DM?
Definition
fasting glucose >92 mg/dL, OR 1 hr glucose >180 mg/dL, OR 2 hr glucose >153 mg/dL
Term
What do you do with 1 abnormal glucose tolerance test value?
Definition
manage with diet or medicine and every three years perform a post partal test for type 2 DM
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What percent of women get gestational diabetes?
Definition
2-5% of women
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What are the risk factors for gestational diabetes?
Definition
family history, h/o prior stillbirth, macrosomic neonate, polyhydramnios, preeclampsia, HTN
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What are the complications of gestational diabetes?
Definition
fetal macrosomnia (delivery complications), neonata lhypoglycemia (seizures), stillbirth
Term
What labs are ordered at the 35-37 WGA OB labs?
Definition
group B strep culture
Term
What percent of women have GBS in normal flora of GI/GU tract?
Definition
20-40%
Term
What happens if neonates acquire GBS during vaginal delivery?
Definition
they MAY develop disease= within 1st week, pneumonia and sepsis; within 1st three months, meningitis and sepsis
Term
Hwo are women tested for GBS?
Definition
vaginal or rectal swab and culture
Term
When are fetal lung maturity (FLM) test indicated?
Definition
preterm (<37 WGA), intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), macrosomic baby
Term
Respiratory distress syndrome is aka ___________________.
Definition
hyaline membrane disease
Term
How premature do infants have to be to get respiratory distress syndrome?
Definition
80% at less than 27 WGA, 50% at 30 WGA, 5% at 37 WGA
Term
What are the CXR findings of respiratory distress syndrome?
Definition
ground glass CXR
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What are teh fetal lung maturity tests?
Definition
sphingomyelin, lecithin, phsphatidyl glyceral (PG)
Term
What is the course of lecithin over the course of a pregnancy?
Definition
peaks at 32 to 34 WGA
Term
What is the course of phosphatidyl glycerol during pregnancy?
Definition
appears after 35 to 36 WGA
Term
What ratio is used to assess fetal lung maturity?
Definition
L:S ratio; 1:1 = <32 WGA; >2.5:1 = term/mature
Term
False positive/negative L:S ratios can occur with...
Definition
maternal disease or contaminated amniotic fluid
Term
What are the indications for prenatal diagnosis?
Definition
advanced maternal age (AMA) > 33-35 yoa; history of congenital malformation, single gene disorder, or cytogenetic defect, abnormal fetal ultrasound
Term
What is hte purpose of prenatal diagnosis?
Definition
early detection, to inform and educate
Term
What is trisomy 13?
Definition
patau
Term
What is trisomy 18?
Definition
edwards
Term
What is the MC trisomy at conception?
Definition
trisomy 16
Term
What is the prognosis of trisomy 16?
Definition
nonviable
Term
What are the three most common trisomies at birth?
Definition
21>18>13
Term
What are the methods of prenatal diagnosis?
Definition
noninvasive= ultrasound, maternal serum screening (MSS)
invasive= amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling
Term
How are the maternal serum screening (MSS) results reported?
Definition
observed value/expected value so normal = 1.00; units= MoM (multiple of the median)
Term
What is done for pregnant women who screen positive for maternal serum screening?
Definition
referred for genetic counseling
Term
When do you perform MSS?
Definition
10-13 WGA
Term
What are the components of MSS?
Definition
pregnancy associated plasma protein (PAPP-A) and hCG; always performed with U/S for nuchal thickness (NT)
Term
What is the MSS for Down's syndrome in the first trimester?
Definition
decreased PAPP-A, increased hCG, increased NT
Term
What is the detection rate for Down syndrome with MSS in the first trimester?
Definition
85%
Term
What is the detection rate for trisomy 18 in the first trimester using MSS?
Definition
85%
Term
What is the false positive rate for using MSS in the first trimester?
Definition
1-5%
Term
What are the MSS values for trisomy 18 in the first trimester?
Definition
decreased PAPP-A, decreased hCG, increased NT
Term
What is the "quad screen" for MSS?
Definition
hCG, alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP), unconjugated estriol (uE3), dimeric inhibin A (DIA)
Term
What are the MSS values for Down Syndrome in teh second trimester screen?
Definition
increased hCG, decreased UE3, decreased AFP, increased DIA
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What is the detection rate for Down syndrome using MSS in teh second trimester screen?
Definition
80%
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What are the values for MSS for trisomy 18 in the second trimester screen?
Definition
decreased hCG, decreased UE3, decreased AFP, no chang ein DIA
Term
What is the detection rate for edwards syndrome using MSS in the second trimester screen?
Definition
more than 80%
Term
What are the MSS second trimester screen values for NTDs?
Definition
increased AFP
Term
What is the detection rate for NTDs using MSS second trimester screen?
Definition
>80% detection rate
Term
What is the false positive rate for teh second trimester MSS?
Definition
30%
Term
What is the MSS detection rate for combined 1st and 2nd trimester screens?
Definition
97%
Term
What is the MSS detection rate for trisomy 18 first and second trimester combined screen?
Definition
more than 97% detection rate
Term
What are the downsides to using MSS?
Definition
explanation fo results is time consuming and complex, calculation or risk relies on accurate maternal data, e.g. gestational age, diabetes, ethnicity, etc.; screens for only a few disorders
Term
When can amniocentesis be performed?
Definition
at more than 15 WGA
Term
How much amniotic fluid is aspirated in amniocentesis?
Definition
30 cc
Term
What is the turn around time for amniocentesis?
Definition
2 weeks
Term
What is the miscarriage risk for amniocentesis?
Definition
1/2 to 1% miscarriage risk
Term
How is amniocentesis performed?
Definition
outpatient procedure= ultrasound guided percutaneous needle into amniotic fluid
Term
How is chorionic villus sampling performed?
Definition
outpatient procedure= ultrasound guided percutaneous or transcervical catheter into villi of chorion (i.e. a tissue biopsy)
Term
What is the turn around time of a CVS?
Definition
1 week
Term
What is the miscarriage risk for chorionic villus sampling?
Definition
<1%
Term
What is done with the amniotic fluid to perform prenatal diagnosis?
Definition
DNA testing for single gene disorder, chromosomal testing, amniotic fluid AFP (AFAFP)
Term
What are the limitations of chromosomal testing on CVS?
Definition
2% of CVS cytogenetic analysis are ambiguous and require a follow up amnio
Term
Both amniocentesis and CVS are limited in detecting...
Definition
single gene disorders
Term
What is the percent ambiguity of CVS?
Definition
2%
Term
T/F Both amniocentesis and CVS are good, reliable invasive testing options with comparable risks to the fetus and similar success rates.
Definition
true
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