Beta-HCG in early diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy
- Author:
Hoa Tien Vuong
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
ectopic pregnancy
- MeSH:
Pregnancy, Ectopic;
diagnosis;
serum;
Chorionic Gonadotropin
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2000;392(12):52-54
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
A cross-sectional study was conducted on 120 patient with suspected ectopic pregnancy at the Institute of Mother and Newborn Protection from 1/1999 to 11/2000. Results: beta-HCG levels do not distribute consistently with standard rule, so they vary greatly. 63% of patients have beta-HCG level less than 1000mUI/ml. If clinical examination showed painful appendage or mass with beta-HCG level more than 25mUI/ml, the ectopic pregnancy should be suspected. For patients who have clinical symptoms suggested ectopic pregnancy, vaginal-probe ultrasound showed the empty uterine, there was separate mass in appendage and beta-HCG level of 700mUI/ml or more, laparoscopy should be indicated
