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Published on: October 20, 2019
Molar pregnancy presenting in the emergency department
Rohan Wanchu1, Jonathan Rebik1, Emily Macauley1
1University of Central Florida College of Medicine and HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, 6850 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32832, USA.
Abstract:
A 27-year-old female grava1 para 0 presented to the emergency department with complaints of intractable nausea and vomiting associated with fatigue and shortness of breath for the past 2 weeks with concerns for pregnancy. Physical exam was benign. Labs were significant for a β-hcg level of 348,260 mIU/mL. Ultrasonography showed a 12.4 pelvic mass possibly arriving from the anterior uterus concerning for fibroid. US also showed an anechoic focus suggestive of a gestational sac measuring 2.09 cm. The presentation was concerning for hyperemesis gravidarum due to molar pregnancy.
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