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Placenta abruptio    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Premature separation of placenta; Accidental hemorrhage; Ablatio placentae; Abruptio placentae; Placental abruption

Symptoms

Signs and Tests

Physical examination reveals uterine tenderness and/or increased uterine tone. Hemorrhage or heavy bleeding in pregnancy may be visible or concealed.

Tests include:

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