A recurrent woman with a full-term pregnancy was delivered with complaints of abdominal pain, dizziness and bloody discharge from the genital tract 100 ml and continues without labor. Objectively: the skin is pale. BP- 95/60 mm. Hg, pulse 96 beats per minute of weak filling. The uterus corresponds to full-term pregnancy, in hypertonicity, local pain is noted on palpation along the anterior wall of the uterus in the navel, fetal heartbeat is not heard. Discharge bloody with clots 100.0 ml and continues. What is your management? A ) обследование в ПИТ, проведение экстренно УЗИ плода, КТГ./ ИТП –да тексеру, шұғыл ұрықтың УДЗ, КТГ жүргізу /examination in the intensive care unit, urgently carrying out ultrasound of the fetus, CTG. B ) лечение геморрагического шока, после стабилизации состояния кесарево сечение./ геморрагиялық шокты емдеу, жағдайын тұрақтандырғаннан кейін кесар тілігін жасау /treatment of hemorrhagic shock, after stabilization of the state of the cesarean section C ) лечение геморрагического шока, после стабилизации состояния индукция родов/ геморрагиялық шокты емдеу, жағдайын тұрақтандырғаннан кейін босануды индукциялау/ treatment of hemorrhagic shock, after stabilization of the state, induction of labor. D ) экстренное кесарево сечение/ шұғыл кесар тілігін жасау /Emergency caesarean section E ) плодоразрушающая операция/ ұрықты бұзу операциясы/ operation of destruction of the fetus
placental abruption management fetal demise emergency cesarean section hemorrhagic shock
Clinical Analysis
Diagnosis: Severe Placental Abruption (Abruptio Placentae) with Fetal Demise
| Finding | Significance |
|---|---|
| Multiparous, term pregnancy | Risk factor for abruption |
| Sudden abdominal pain + bloody discharge | Classic triad of abruption |
| Uterine hypertonicity + local anterior wall tenderness | Retroplacental hematoma causing board-like uterus |
| Fetal heart sounds absent | Fetal demise (>50% placental separation) |
| BP 95/60, HR 96, pale skin, weak pulse | Hemorrhagic shock (Class II-III) |
| Bleeding 100 mL and continuing | Active, ongoing hemorrhage (likely concealed component too) |
Why D (Emergency Caesarean Section) is Correct
- The mother is hemodynamically unstable - active shock (BP 95/60, tachycardia, pallor, weak pulse). She cannot be stabilized and then await vaginal delivery safely.
- Active, ongoing hemorrhage - bleeding is continuing. The bleeding will not stop until the uterus is emptied.
- No labor - she has no uterine contractions; induction would take too long in a deteriorating patient.
- Risk of DIC - severe abruption rapidly causes disseminated intravascular coagulation; delay is fatal.
- Uterine hypertonicity - the uterus is in tetanic spasm; this itself impedes vaginal delivery and points toward a concealed retroplacental hemorrhage that is worse than the visible 100 mL.
Why the Other Options are Wrong
- A (ICU + ultrasound + CTG): Fetal heart sounds are already absent - fetal demise is clinically established. CTG is useless. Delaying for imaging when the mother is in shock is dangerous.
- B (Treat shock first, then CS): This seems reasonable but is misleading. In obstetric hemorrhage from abruption, resuscitation and definitive surgery must happen simultaneously and immediately - you cannot fully stabilize the mother until the bleeding source is controlled. "Stabilize first, then operate" is the approach for a hemodynamically stable patient, not one in active shock with ongoing hemorrhage.
- C (Treat shock, then induce labor): Induction of labor in a patient in hemorrhagic shock with no established labor is far too slow and risky. DIC may develop before vaginal delivery is achieved.
- E (Destructive operation): Embryotomy/fetocide is reserved for obstructed labor with a dead fetus in a resource-limited setting. There is no obstruction here - the uterus is in hypertonus before any labor has even begun.
Key Principle
"If fetal death has occurred in the setting of severe abruption, attempted vaginal birth is reasonable if the mother is stable." - Barash Clinical Anesthesia, 9e
A 32-year-old pregnant woman complains of pain in the lower abdomen and lower back. The gestation period is 15-16 weeks. History: one delivery and three medical abortions. Vaginal examination: the length of the cervix is 2.5 cm, the external pharynx is slightly open, the uterus corresponds to the gestational age, a small amount of vaginal mucus is released. What is your diagnosis? A ) угрозапрерваниябеременности /Өздігінентүсікқаупі / Risk of miscarriage B ) Начавшисясамопроизвольныйаборт /Басталғанөздігінентүсік/ Spontaneous abortion started C ) Неразвивающаябеременность /Дамымайтынжүктілік/ Undeveloped pregnancy D ) Пузырныйзанос /Көпіршіктітығын/ trophoblastic disease E ) Низкаяплацентация/Плацентаныңтөменорналасуы/ Low placentation
threatened abortion vs spontaneous abortion cervix closed open diagnosis criteria second trimester
Answer: A - Risk of Miscarriage (Threatened Abortion)
Clinical Reasoning
Classification of Abortion Types
| Type | Bleeding | Pain | Cervical Os | Tissue Passed | Fetal Viability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threatened | Yes (mild) | Yes (mild) | Closed | No | Viable |
| Inevitable | Yes | Yes | Open | No | Viable |
| Incomplete | Yes | Yes | Open | Partial | - |
| Complete | Yes (decreasing) | Decreasing | Closed | All passed | - |
| Missed | No | No | Closed | No | Non-viable |
Applying to This Case
| Clinical Finding | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| 32-year-old, 15-16 weeks | Second trimester, viable gestational age |
| Lower abdominal pain + lower back pain | Consistent with threatened abortion |
| Cervix 2.5 cm long | Normal/preserved cervical length |
| External pharynx slightly open | This means just the external os - NOT true dilation; no effacement |
| Uterus corresponds to gestational age | Fetus is growing normally - no evidence of missed/undeveloped pregnancy |
| Small amount of mucus discharge | Notably, this is mucus, NOT blood - no active hemorrhage |
| History: 1 delivery + 3 medical abortions | Risk factors for cervical incompetence and threatened abortion |
Why the Other Options are Wrong
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B (Spontaneous abortion started / Inevitable abortion): In an inevitable abortion, the cervical os is properly open and dilated with active bleeding, cramping, and usually some effacement. This patient has only slight external os opening with a 2.5 cm cervix and only mucous discharge - the criteria for "started" abortion are not met.
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C (Undeveloped/Missed pregnancy): Missed abortion presents with no bleeding, no pain, and closed cervix, with ultrasound showing fetal demise. This patient has pain and is clinically symptomatic.
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D (Trophoblastic disease / Hydatidiform mole): Molar pregnancy typically presents with disproportionately large uterus, hyperemesis, markedly elevated hCG, and characteristic snowstorm appearance on ultrasound. The uterus here corresponds to gestational age.
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E (Low placentation): Low-lying placenta typically causes painless vaginal bleeding in the second/third trimester. It does not cause uterine pain or lower back pain as a primary complaint, and vaginal examination would not show these cervical findings.
Summary
A woman came to the appointment at the 33rd week of pregnancy. Complaints about regular labor, every 6-7 minutes for 15-20 seconds, moderate intensity. For vaginal examinations, the cervical canal is 2.0 cm long and freely passes two fingers. Your tactics?/ A ) Переводженщинывродильноеотделение/Әйелдібосанубөлімінеауыстыру /Transfer of a woman to the maternity ward B ) ПрофилактикаРДС, токолиз/ РДСпрофилактикасы, токолиз/+ Prevention of RDS, tocolysis C ) ПрофилактикаРДС, антибиотикопрофилактика/РДСпрофилактика, антибиотикопрофилактика/ RDS prevention, antibiotic prophylaxis D ) Антибиотикопрофилактика, токолиз/Антибиотикопрофилактика, токолиз/ Antibiotic prophylaxis, tocolys E ) Индукцияродов, антибиотикопрофилактика/Босануиндукциясы,антибиотикопрофилактика/ Induction of labor, antibiotic prophylaxis
preterm labor 33 weeks management tocolysis corticosteroids RDS prevention guidelines
Answer: B - Prevention of RDS + Tocolysis
Clinical Analysis
Diagnosis: Active Preterm Labor at 33 Weeks
| Finding | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| 33 weeks gestation | Preterm (< 37 weeks) - fetal lungs immature |
| Regular contractions every 6-7 min, 15-20 sec | Established uterine activity |
| Cervical canal 2.0 cm, freely passes 2 fingers | Significant cervical dilation (≈ 2 cm) - true active preterm labor |
| Moderate intensity contractions | Active preterm labor, not Braxton-Hicks |
- Tocolysis - to slow/stop contractions and buy time (48-72 hours minimum)
- Corticosteroids (RDS prevention) - to accelerate fetal lung maturation during the window gained by tocolysis
Why Both Components are Essential Together
Tocolysis
"Tocolytic agents delay delivery in approximately 80% of women... When appropriate, tocolysis may delay delivery long enough for maternal glucocorticoid administration which improves fetal lung maturity." - Barash Clinical Anesthesia, 9e
RDS Prevention (Antenatal Corticosteroids)
Why the Other Options are Wrong
| Option | Why It's Wrong |
|---|---|
| A (Transfer to maternity ward only) | Transfer alone is incomplete - no treatment is administered. The problem requires active intervention to protect the fetus, not just a transfer. |
| C (RDS prevention + antibiotics) | Antibiotics are indicated in preterm labor only with ruptured membranes (PPROM) to prevent GBS/chorioamnionitis. With intact membranes, routine antibiotics are NOT recommended (Cochrane evidence: antibiotics cannot be recommended routinely in preterm labor with intact membranes). No tocolysis = missing the primary treatment. |
| D (Antibiotics + tocolysis) | Same problem: antibiotics without indication (membranes are intact). No corticosteroids = fetal lungs remain unprotected even if delivery is delayed. |
| E (Induction + antibiotics) | Completely contraindicated. Inducing labor at 33 weeks without a maternal/fetal indication deliberately delivers a premature baby with high RDS risk. This is the opposite of correct management. |
Summary of Correct Management Protocol
33 weeks + Active Preterm Labor + Intact Membranes
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1. TOCOLYSIS (nifedipine / atosiban)
→ Goal: delay delivery 48-72 hours
2. CORTICOSTEROIDS (betamethasone 12 mg IM × 2)
→ Goal: fetal lung maturity, reduce RDS severity
3. Consider MgSO₄ for neuroprotection (< 34 weeks)
→ Goal: reduce risk of cerebral palsy
4. GBS screening / treat if positive
A 25-year-old patient was taken by ambulance to the gynecological department with complaints of severe cramping pains in the lower abdomen. Menstruation from 13 years old, after 4 days, after 22 days, regular, painless, moderate. The last normal period was 3 months ago. Pregnancy -5: 2 births and 3 abortions at will without complications. A month ago, the patient in the hospital underwent a medical abortion at a period of 8 weeks. At the time of the alleged menstruation, aching pains in the lower abdomen appeared, which intensified, turned into cramping. On objective examination, the tongue is moist and clean. The abdomen is soft, painful in the lower parts. There are no symptoms of peritoneal irritation. On vaginal examination: the external os of the cervix is closed. The body of the uterus is enlarged to the size of a man's fist, of a very soft consistency. On both sides of the uterus, formations of a densely elastic consistency are determined. Preliminary diagnosis? A ) Беременность 12 недель. Аборт в ходу/Жүктілік 12 апта. Түсік жасалуда / Pregnancy 12 weeks. Abortion is in progress B ) Внематочная беременность, прервавшаяся по типу трубного аборта/ Жатырдан тыс жүктілік тубальды түсікпен тоқтатылды /Ectopic Pregnancy terminated by tubal abortion C ) Пузырный занос / Көпіршікті тығын/ Molar pregnancy D ) ДМК/ жатырдан дисфункционалды қан кету/ dysfunctional uterine bleeding E ) Аденомиоз/ аденомиоз/ adenomyosis
ectopic pregnancy tubal abortion clinical features enlarged uterus adnexal mass closed cervix diagnosis
Answer: B - Ectopic Pregnancy Terminated by Tubal Abortion
Systematic Clinical Reasoning
Key Clues in the Scenario
| Finding | Significance |
|---|---|
| 3 months amenorrhea | Current pregnancy (not the medical abortion 1 month ago) |
| Medical abortion 8 weeks ago | Risk factor - instrumentation disrupts tubal anatomy/motility |
| Cramping lower abdominal pain, increasing | Classic ectopic pregnancy symptom |
| Closed external os | Rules out abortion in progress (would have open os) |
| Uterus enlarged to fist size (soft) | Decidual reaction - uterine enlargement WITHOUT intrauterine pregnancy (Arias-Stella reaction) |
| Bilateral adnexal formations, densely elastic | Bilateral adnexal masses = hematosalpinx/organized blood + corpus luteum |
| No peritoneal irritation signs | No frank rupture with free intra-abdominal bleeding |
| Soft abdomen, painful in lower parts | Local pelvic pain, not diffuse peritonitis |
The Core Mechanism
Why This is Ectopic Pregnancy (Tubal Abortion), Not the Others
B vs. A (Abortion in progress at 12 weeks)
- In abortion in progress, the cervical os is OPEN - here it is closed
- In abortion in progress, the uterus size matches gestational age AND the pregnancy is intrauterine - no adnexal masses
- Cramping + closed os + adnexal masses = ectopic, not intrauterine abortion
B vs. C (Molar pregnancy)
- Molar pregnancy causes disproportionately enlarged uterus (larger than dates), hyperemesis, and markedly elevated hCG
- Molar pregnancy does NOT cause bilateral adnexal masses of elastic consistency
- The uterus here is only "fist-sized" - appropriate for ~8-10 weeks, not excessively large
B vs. D (Dysfunctional uterine bleeding)
- DUB is a diagnosis of exclusion - it does NOT cause bilateral adnexal masses
- DUB does not follow 3 months of amenorrhea in a reproductive-age woman with recent pregnancy history
- The presence of adnexal formations strongly argues against a purely endocrine/bleeding disorder
B vs. E (Adenomyosis)
- Adenomyosis causes a uniformly enlarged, globular, firm uterus - not a very soft uterus
- Adenomyosis does not cause bilateral adnexal masses
- Adenomyosis is not associated with pregnancy/amenorrhea in this acute presentation pattern
The Pathognomonic Combination
"The uterus may be slightly enlarged with findings similar to a normal pregnancy. An adnexal mass may be palpable in up to 50% of cases." - Berek & Novak's Gynecology
- Amenorrhea (3 months) after a recent medical abortion (incomplete evacuation or new conception)
- Enlarged soft uterus with CLOSED os (decidual reaction - uterine response to ectopic hCG without intrauterine pregnancy)
- Bilateral adnexal masses of densely elastic consistency (hematosalpinx + peritubal hematoma from tubal abortion)
Immediate Next Steps
- Urgent βhCG - will be positive
- Transvaginal ultrasound - no intrauterine gestational sac; adnexal mass with possible free fluid in POD
- Surgical consultation - laparoscopy is diagnostic and therapeutic
A 45-year-old woman came to the clinic with complaints of education in the external genital area, discomfort when walking, frequent urination and incontinence of urine and gas. These complaints have been troubling for a year, incontinence began to bother within a month. From the anamnesis: childbirth-2, second childbirth with a large fetus and ruptures of the vagina and perineum. On external examination, the genital fissure gapes, the formation in the area of the external genital organs is determined that does not go beyond the vulvar ring, when straining the formation increases, pink in color, on palpation it is soft, painless. Make a preliminary diagnosis: A ) Опущениестеноквлагалища/ Қынапқабырғаларыныңтүсуі / Descent of the vaginal walls B ) Киставлагалища/ Қынапкистасы / Vaginal Cyst C ) Кистабартолиниевойжелезы/ Бартолинбезініңкистасы / Bartholin Gland Cyst D ) Элангацияшейкиматки/ Жатырмойныныңэлангациясы / Elangation of the Cervix E ) Выпадениематки/ Жатырдыңтүсуі / Uterine Prolapse
vaginal wall descent prolapse vs uterine prolapse clinical features gaping vulva urinary incontinence obstetric trauma
Answer: A - Descent of the Vaginal Walls (Vaginal Wall Prolapse)
Detailed Clinical Reasoning
Breakdown of Key Findings
| Clinical Feature | Diagnostic Meaning |
|---|---|
| 45-year-old woman, 2 vaginal deliveries | Classic demographic for pelvic floor damage |
| 2nd delivery: large fetus + vaginal/perineal tears | Direct obstetric trauma to pelvic floor support structures |
| Genital fissure gapes | Loss of perineal body integrity - hallmark of pelvic floor insufficiency |
| Formation visible at external genitalia | Prolapsed vaginal wall(s) visible at introitus |
| Does NOT go beyond the vulvar ring | Graded as Stage I-II prolapse - still within the vaginal canal/vulvar ring |
| Increases on straining | Classic feature of prolapse - Valsalva increases intra-abdominal pressure, worsening descent |
| Pink, soft, painless | Vaginal mucosa - NOT neoplastic or cystic; no necrosis |
| Frequent urination + urinary incontinence | Anterior vaginal wall descent = cystocele (bladder herniating into vagina) |
| Gas incontinence | Posterior vaginal wall descent = rectocele (rectum bulging into vagina), causing incomplete control |
Why This is Vaginal Wall Descent, Not Uterine Prolapse (E)
| Feature | Vaginal Wall Descent (A) | Uterine Prolapse (E) |
|---|---|---|
| What protrudes | Vaginal walls (anterior/posterior) | Cervix + uterine body |
| Stays within vulvar ring (Stage I-II) | Yes - common presentation | Would typically protrude beyond it in symptomatic cases |
| Texture on palpation | Soft, pink, mucosa-covered bulge | Firm cervix palpable at center of mass |
| Urinary symptoms | Cystocele causes frequency/stress incontinence | Can occur but secondary |
| Gas/flatal incontinence | Rectocele causes this directly | Uncommon primary symptom |
| Obstetric cause | Perineal/vaginal tears → loss of support | Cardinal/uterosacral ligament damage |
| On examination | No cervix felt in bulge | Cervix palpated within prolapsed tissue |
Why Other Options are Wrong
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B (Vaginal cyst): Cysts are discrete, fixed, non-reducible, do not change with Valsalva, and do not cause urinary/gas incontinence. They are smooth, tense/fluid-filled, and unilateral.
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C (Bartholin gland cyst): Located at the 4 and 8 o'clock positions at the vaginal introitus, unilateral, tense, and does not increase with straining. Does not cause urinary symptoms.
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D (Cervical elongation): Elongation of the cervix (traction cervical elongation) produces a firm, elongated cervix that descends but the vaginal walls remain supported. No soft pink vaginal wall bulge.
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E (Uterine prolapse): While uterine prolapse shares some features, the bulge here is soft pink vaginal mucosa that stays within the vulvar ring, with NO firm cervix palpable in the mass, combined with the posterior compartment symptoms (gas incontinence). This points to the vaginal walls, not the uterus itself.
Summary
A 32-year-old woman complains of constant bursting pains in the lower abdomen, mostly on the right. From the anamnesis: a year ago she was sick with salpingitis, she was treated on her own, did not go to the doctor again, chlamydia was detected during the initial visit to the doctor, the husband did not receive treatment. Vaginally: the uterus is in the correct position, normal size, firm, painless. The appendages on the left are pasty, sensitive on examination. On the right, a formation is palpable, sharply painful on palpation, measuring approximately 2.5 * 5.0. Over the past 2 days, the temperature has risen to 38 degrees. Your preliminary diagnosis: A ) ХСО Сальпингооофорит/ССО Сальпингооофорит/ Salpingo-oophoritis B ) ХСО Пиосальпинкс/ ССО Пиосальпинкс/ Piosalpinx C ) ХСО Гидросальпинкс/ ССОГидросальпинкс/ Hydrosalpinx D ) ХСО Пиоовар/ССО Пиоовар/ Pioovar E ) ХСО Абсцесс яичника/ССО Аналық без абсцессі/ Ovarian abscess
pyosalpinx vs hydrosalpinx vs pyoovarium clinical features palpable mass fever chlamydia chronic PID diagnosis
Answer: B - Chronic Salpingo-oophoritis: Pyosalpinx (ХСО Пиосальпинкс)
Clinical Reasoning
Key Features in This Case
| Finding | Significance |
|---|---|
| 32-year-old woman | Reproductive age - PID demographic |
| History of salpingitis 1 year ago, self-treated | Inadequately treated acute salpingitis → chronic complication |
| Chlamydia detected, husband not treated | Persistent/reinfection source; chlamydia is the classic cause of tubal scarring and pyosalpinx |
| Left appendages: pasty, sensitive | Chronic low-grade inflammation on left (thickened/indurated tube) |
| Right: sharply painful palpable formation 2.5×5.0 cm | Elongated tubular structure - fallopian tube dimensions, NOT ovarian |
| Temperature 38°C for 2 days | Active infectious exacerbation of chronic process |
| Constant bursting pains lower abdomen, right-sided | Distended tube under pressure from accumulated pus |
| Uterus: normal, firm, painless | Uterus itself not involved |
Why Pyosalpinx is the Correct Answer
Pathogenesis (Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease)
"The tubal lumen fills with purulent exudate... Collections of pus may accumulate within the tubal lumen (pyosalpinx)."
Untreated chlamydial salpingitis (1 year ago)
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Tubal plicae scarring → fimbriae seal shut
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Pus accumulates in the closed tubal lumen
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PYOSALPINX: distended, pus-filled fallopian tube
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Re-exacerbation → fever 38°C, bursting pain
The Shape and Size are Decisive
- An ovarian abscess (pyoovarium) would be more round/globular, following the shape of the ovary
- A tubo-ovarian abscess would be larger and more irregular, incorporating both tube and ovary with loss of tissue planes
Differential Diagnosis - Why Not the Other Options?
| Option | Why Ruled Out |
|---|---|
| A - Salpingo-oophoritis (plain) | Salpingo-oophoritis is the inflammatory process itself (no pus collection yet). Here there is a FORMED MASS with fever = suppuration has occurred beyond simple inflammation |
| C - Hydrosalpinx | Hydrosalpinx = tube filled with CLEAR SEROUS FLUID (not pus), a late, "cold" sequela of healed salpingitis. It is NOT tender, NOT associated with fever, and represents a chronic non-infected state. This patient has fever + acute-on-chronic pain = active infection/pus |
| D - Pyoovarium | Pyoovarium = pus collection within the ovary itself (ovarian parenchyma). The mass would be more globular/round, not the elongated 2.5×5.0 cm tubular shape. Also, pyoovarium typically follows rupture/seeding from an adjacent abscess, not isolated primary ovarian suppuration |
| E - Ovarian abscess | Same as pyoovarium - would be round, ovarian-shaped. Additionally, ovarian abscesses more commonly arise from TOA (tubo-ovarian abscess) where tube and ovary are inseparable on examination. Here the formation is distinctly tubular and separately palpable |
Summary Comparison: Pyosalpinx vs. Hydrosalpinx
| Feature | Pyosalpinx (B) | Hydrosalpinx (C) |
|---|---|---|
| Content | Pus | Clear/serous fluid |
| Fever | Yes | No |
| Pain | Sharply painful | Dull/absent |
| Tenderness | Marked | Minimal |
| Stage | Active infected | Healed/fibrotic |
| Cause | Untreated/recurrent PID | Late sequela of resolved PID |
"Hydrosalpinx (dilation of the fallopian tube) may also develop due to fusion of the fimbriae and subsequent accumulation of the tubal secretions resulting in tubal distension." - Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease