Vaginal Bleeding in a Peri-Menopausal Woman

Abstract

Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is a useful modality to initially identify a molar pregnancy. In this case, we describe a 51-year-old perimenopausal woman who presented to the emergency department (ED) with vaginal bleeding. A transvaginal POCUS was performed, revealing findings concerning for a molar pregnancy. These findings led to prompt diagnosis and treatment.

Keywords

• POCUS
• molar pregnancy
• snowstorm appearance
• heterotopic pregnancy