Vasa previa

  • Facts:
    Rare condition where the fetal blood vessels transverse across the lower segment of the uterus
  • Diagnosis:
    Apt test (distinguishes maternal and fetal blood)
  • Complications:
    Antepartum hemorrhage
  • Differential Diagnosis:
    Placental previa
    Placental abruption



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August 7th 2010