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USMLE · Question #473

A 26-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department because of an 8-hour history of severe back and abdominal pain and mild but persistent vaginal bleeding. Ultrasonography of the abdomen shows

The correct answer is C. Pouch of Douglas. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

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A 26-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department because of an 8-hour history of severe back and abdominal pain and mild but persistent vaginal bleeding. Ultrasonography of the abdomen shows a 2-cm ectopic pregnancy in the ampulla. The ampulla has ruptured into the surrounding tissue. Fluid from this rupture will most likely be found in which of the following locations?

Options

  • ALesser peritoneal cavity
  • BMesometrium
  • CPouch of Douglas
  • DUterine cavity
  • EVagina

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  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    83% (19)
  • E
    9% (2)

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