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Possible anembryonic pregnancy

Case contributed by Ali Abougazia
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

First trimester bleeding.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

Bulky uterus demonstrating a single gestational sac with irregular margins. There is no fetal pole or fetal cardiac activity within.

GS (MSD) = 22 mm.

Case Discussion

This case may lead to the diagnosis of anembryonic pregnancy (blighted ovum). However, it does not meet definitive diagnostic criteria and follow up ultrasound is required for confirmation.

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