title: Subchorionic hematomas and the presence of autoantibodies.
abstract: Five cases of subchorionic hematoma detected by ultrasonography in patients with threatened abortion are presented. Three of these subjects had antinuclear antibodies, and the remaining two subjects had anticardiolipin antibodies. We recommend that patients with subchorionic hematomas be tested for autoantibodies regardless of their obstetric history.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY.
authors.forename: L V
authors.initials: LV
authors.lastname: Baxi
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Pearlstone
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001241:Aspirin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001323:Autoantibodies / Q000032:analysis*; D005321:Extraembryonic Membranes / Q000469:parasitology*; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology*; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D001323:Autoantibodies; D001241:Aspirin; D011241:Prednisone