Red degeneration of fibroid occurs most commonly in:
Correct Answer: 2nd trimester
Description: Red degeneration of fibroid : Most commonly in Second Trimester . Occurs when the fibroid overgrows its own blood supply. The middle of the fibroid becomes red and soft- a process known as Red degeneration - causing pain and possibly fever. Management of a fibroid with red degeneration in pregnancy is conservative. 'Never Operate' a fibroid in pregnancy since it can cause a lot of bleeding.
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