Investigation of Choice post datism?
Correct Answer: USG
Description: ANSWER: (A) USGREF: Dutta 6th edp. 319Post dated pregnancy: (> 2weeks beyond the expected date of delivery (gestational age > 294 days)Etiology:Wrong dates : most commonHereditaryPrimi, sedentary habit, previous prolonged pregnancy, elderly multiparaFetal congenital anomalies like anencephalyPlacental sulphatase deficiencyClinical diagnosis:Menstrual historyWeight recordAbdominal girthHeight of uterus , uterus feels full of fetus , hard bones of fetusRipe cervixInvestigations:Assessment of fetal maturity:[?] USG: it is the investigation of choice[?] FL, CRL, BPD are measured and composite biometry done[?] Amniocentesis is invasive, and has been replaced by USG.Assessment of well being:[?] Modified biophysical profile[?] Absence of umbilical artery end diastolic frequency indicates fetal jeopardy.
Category:
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now