Incomplete miscarriage
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Weerakkody Y, Jones J, Bell D, et al. Incomplete miscarriage. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 09 Feb 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-13906
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- Incomplete abortion
Incomplete miscarriage is a term given to miscarriage where there are retained products of conception still within the uterus.
Radiographic features
Ultrasound
Ultrasound appearance is variable, ranging from visible fetal parts to a mass of mixed echogenicity. The presence of a prominent vascular supply and feeding vessel helps make the diagnosis. In more chronic cases the retained products may be avascular.
Treatment and prognosis
These can be managed medically (e.g. misoprostol treatment) or surgically (e.g. dilatation and curettage).
Complications
Complications include:
References
- 1. Trinder J, Brocklehurst P, Porter R et-al. Management of miscarriage: expectant, medical, or surgical? Results of randomised controlled trial (miscarriage treatment (MIST) trial). BMJ. 2006;332 (7552): 1235-40. doi:10.1136/bmj.38828.593125.55 - Free text at pubmed - Pubmed citation
- 2. Luise C, Jermy K, Collons WP et-al. Expectant management of incomplete, spontaneous first-trimester miscarriage: outcome according to initial ultrasound criteria and value of follow-up visits. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2002;19 (6): 580-2. doi:10.1046/j.1469-0705.2002.00662.x - Pubmed citation
- 3. Jauniaux E, Johns J, Burton GJ. The role of ultrasound imaging in diagnosing and investigating early pregnancy failure. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2005;25 (6): 613-24. doi:10.1002/uog.1892 - Pubmed citation
- 4. Pauleta JR, Clode N, Graça LM. Expectant management of incomplete abortion in the first trimester. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2009;106 (1): 35-8. doi:10.1016/j.ijgo.2009.02.018 - Pubmed citation
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