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Embryonic demise, sometimes referred to as fetal demise, is defined as the death of the embryo or fetus.
With transvaginal imaging, cardiac activity should be detected in the pole that measures 4-5 mm.
The causes of embryonic death are often idiopathic but may be linked with chromosomal abnormalities.
Clinically, patients present small for dates and typically have vaginal bleeding with a closed cervix.
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