Hyperemesis gravidarum
History / PE
:
Presents between 4-10 weeks
Ketonuria
,
weight loss
, and
persistent
vomiting
Diagnosis
:
Metabolic alkalosis with respiratory compensation (hypercapnia)
Differential Diagnosis
:
Choriocarcinoma and
hydatiform mole
(measure quantitative beta-HCG, if elevated do U/S)
July 27th 2010
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OBGYN
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