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Which ultrasound results suggest a miscarriage?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Empty sac,no beat: Miscarriage on ultrasound is determined if a pregnancy sac is evident but no fetal pole is seen or there is a fetal pole but no fetal heart rate is seen. Absence of fetal pole, could be due to the pregnancy being extremely early, then a follow up ultrasound is advised in 1-2 weeks. At all times unless an intrauterine viable fetus is detected, an ectopic pregnancy is in the differential diagnosis.

Answered 12/26/2014

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Dr. Bruce J. Stringer answered

Specializes in Radiology

No fetus, &....: If a fetus of the expected size is not present, if a fetus with absent heart activity is seen then there has been a miscarriage (spontaneous abortion) or fetal demise (death).

Answered 7/29/2018

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