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|Articles|February 5, 2012

DailyDx: Post Medical Abortion Case

Our patient underwent a medical abortion at 5 weeks. What are the possible diagnoses for these images?

This young woman underwent a medical abortion at 5 weeks.  She came in for a routine ultrasound examination with no major complaints.

Here are her images:

 

 

 

 

 

There are 2 diagnostic possibilities for this case.  Can you name them? 

Check your answers.

 

 

There are 2 diagnostic possibilities for this case:

  • Endometrial polyp
  • Retained products of conception

We challenge you to stump your colleagues!Send us your images.

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