Cut-off value of cervical length at 24 weeks of gestation for prediction
of preterm delivery is:
1. 0.5cm.
2. 1.5cm
3. 2.5cm
4. 3.5cm
Answer
3. 2.5cm
Reference
Williams Page 701
CMDT 2003
Quality
MD OG
Status
New
QTDF
Williams
? CMDT
Discussion
Increased Risk of Pre term
1. Positive Mid Trimester Vaginal Fetal Fibronectin Test more than or equal to 50 microgram/dl
2. Cervical Shortening (by UCG, at 24 weeks) less than 25 mm
Explanation
Self Explanatory
Comments
A fit Question for MCQ in MD OG Final Year Theory paper!!!
Tips
Don’t get tensed if you don’t know these questions. Only Obstetricians and (probably Sonologists) may know the Answer and both of these category people are not competing with you for the rank !!!
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