How to differentiate between complete abortion and missed abortion?
Complete abortion
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Vaginal bleeding; products of conception completely outside of the uterus
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Closed cervical os
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No treatment required.
Missed abortion
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No bleeding
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No expulsion of the products of conception
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No fetal activity
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Closed cervical os
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Treatment: expectant management/ mifepristone and misoprostol/ Surgical evacuation (D&C).