Fibroid red degeneration in pregnancy

Case contributed by Craig Hacking , 15 Feb 2021
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Craig Hacking, 24 Feb 2021

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Red degeneration is the most common form of degeneration of a fibroid in pregnancy. It may cause abdominal pain and should be suspected in a pregnant patient with known uterine fibroids.

  • +<p>Red degeneration is the most common form of degeneration of a fibroid in pregnancy. It may cause abdominal pain and should be suspected in a pregnant patient with known uterine fibroids.</p>

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