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Ectopic pregnancy — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

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ModerateOB/GYN (prenatal care, contraception, screening)Ectopic pregnancyUSMLE Step 3

A 29-year-old woman has 7 weeks of amenorrhea, vaginal spotting, and unilateral pelvic pain. Blood pressure is 108/68 mm Hg. Transvaginal ultrasound shows no intrauterine pregnancy, and beta-hCG is 2,800 mIU/mL. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: DEctopic pregnancy

Pregnancy of unknown location with beta-hCG above the discriminatory zone and no intrauterine pregnancy is concerning for ectopic pregnancy.

Reference: ACOG ectopic pregnancy guidance