Complications of pregnancy: Spiegelberg criteria: practice question

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OBG · Complications of pregnancy: Spiegelberg criteria

Sample item

At laparotomy a ruptured gestational sac is found within the ovary. The tube on that side is intact, the sac is in the position of the ovary, it is attached to the uterus by the ovarian ligament, and ovarian tissue is found in the sac wall. Which criteria are being applied?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Spiegelberg criteria

Spiegelberg criteria define a primary ovarian pregnancy: an intact tube, a sac in the ovary, attachment to the uterus by the ovarian ligament and ovarian tissue in the sac wall. Studdiford criteria are used for primary abdominal pregnancy.

Option by option

  • A. Amsel criteria

    Amsel criteria are used to diagnose bacterial vaginosis.

  • B. Rotterdam criteria

    Rotterdam criteria are used to diagnose PCOS.

  • C. Studdiford criteria

    Studdiford criteria apply to primary abdominal pregnancy.

  • D. Spiegelberg criteria (correct)

    Correct. These four findings are the Spiegelberg criteria.

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What is the answer to this OBG question?

The best answer is D, Spiegelberg criteria. Spiegelberg criteria define a primary ovarian pregnancy: an intact tube, a sac in the ovary, attachment to the uterus by the ovarian ligament and ovarian tissue in the sac wall.

Why is "Amsel criteria" not the answer?

Amsel criteria are used to diagnose bacterial vaginosis.

Why is "Rotterdam criteria" not the answer?

Rotterdam criteria are used to diagnose PCOS.

Why is "Studdiford criteria" not the answer?

Studdiford criteria apply to primary abdominal pregnancy.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Complications of pregnancy: Spiegelberg criteria in OBG. Studdiford criteria are used for primary abdominal pregnancy.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as a multi-step question: it asks you to combine more than one idea. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Complications of pregnancy: Spiegelberg criteria?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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