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Advances in the diagnosis of first-trimester pregnancy problems.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  1950980     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Prompt diagnosis of problems in the first trimester of pregnancy is facilitated by ultrasound scanning and quantitative serum human chorionic gonadotropin and progesterone testing. When used appropriately, these tests can determine whether a patient has a normal early pregnancy, a miscarriage, a missed abortion, an ectopic pregnancy or a hydatidiform mole.
Authors:
M Deutchman
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  American family physician     Volume:  44     ISSN:  0002-838X     ISO Abbreviation:  Am Fam Physician     Publication Date:  1991 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1991-12-16     Completed Date:  1991-12-16     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  1272646     Medline TA:  Am Fam Physician     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  15S-30S     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Chorionic Gonadotropin / blood*
Female
Humans
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*
Pregnancy Trimester, First
Progesterone / blood
Ultrasonography, Prenatal*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Chorionic Gonadotropin; 57-83-0/Progesterone

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