Differential Diagnosis for Minimal Blood Clot over Retroplacenta
- Single most likely diagnosis:
- Abruptio placenta: This condition, also known as placental abruption, occurs when the placenta partially or completely separates from the uterus. The presence of a blood clot over the retroplacenta is a classic sign of this condition, as it indicates bleeding behind the placenta.
- Other Likely diagnoses:
- Placental hematoma: A collection of blood between the placenta and the uterus, which can cause similar symptoms and signs to abruptio placenta.
- Placental marginal bleeding: Bleeding from the edge of the placenta, which can also present with a blood clot over the retroplacenta.
- Do Not Miss diagnoses:
- Uterine rupture: Although rare, uterine rupture can cause severe bleeding and is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate attention.
- Placenta accreta: A condition where the placenta grows too deeply into the uterine wall, which can cause severe bleeding during pregnancy or delivery.
- Rare diagnoses:
- Choriocarcinoma: A rare type of cancer that occurs in the placenta, which can cause bleeding and other complications during pregnancy.
- Placental chorioangioma: A rare benign tumor of the placenta that can cause bleeding and other complications during pregnancy.