Tina Sandler – PART 2 – OBGYN: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE 2023.
Diagnosis – Prenatal checkup (Pregnancy) – Domestic Violence
Problem Statement:
Tina Sandler is a G5P1 woman presenting at 24weeks gestation for prenatal checkup. She reports falling
in a domestic altercation with her intoxicated husband. On physical exam she has a large bruise in her
abdomen LLQ, hyperechoic sounds are heard in her abdominal RUQ, fetal heart rate is 140, there is also
a 5x5in bruise on her left breast. She reports new headaches and ankle edema on standing. Patient
hasa history of ectopic pregnancy and preeclampsia and 3rd trimester loss of pregnancy.
CC: Tina Sandler is a 29 year old G5P1 woman presenting at 24 weeks gestation for prenatal checkup -
She reports falling in a domestic altercation with her intoxicated husband.
HPI: Patient reports in a fight with her husband she ‘fell down the stairs’ - On physical exam she has a
large bruise in her abdomen LLQ, hyperechoic sounds are heard in her abdominal RUQ, fetal heart rate
is 140, there is also a 5x5in bruise on her left breast. She reports new headaches and ankle edema on
standing. She describes her headaches as new and starting in the mornings.
Meds: Prenatal vitamins
PMH: Patient has a history of ectopic pregnancy and preeclampsia and 3rd trimester loss of pregnancy.
SH: Patient reports that she is not currently smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol, or using recreational
drugs while pregnant
ROS: Only positive findings are seen in HPI
Physical Exam:
VS: Pulse – 78; BP – 118/78 RR – 14; T – 98.6F (37 C); SpO2 – 94%
Abdomen: A large bruise (4 – 6cm) is seen in LLQ – fetal movement is palpated, fetal heart rate 140bpm.
Hyperechoic sounds are heard on auscultation of RUQ of abdomen.
Chest: A large bruise is seen on the Left breast
Gynecologic: Speculum exam shows no bleeding.
ASSESSMENT/PLAN
Test Results:
•Obstetric ultrasound: Structural survey of pregnancy yields normal results.
•OGTT (Oral glucose tolerance test): Normal – no indication of gestational diabetes
•Urinalysis: UA normal
•CBC, PT/INR, PTT/aPTT: Normal (ordered due to bruising)
•TSH / FT4: Normal
