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Abstract Summary The yolk sac is the first anatomical structure identified ultrasonographically within the gestational sac and acts as the primary route of exchange between the human embryo and the mother before the placental circulation is established. The aim of this study is to determine whether yolk sacs with an abnormal sonsgraphic appearance in pregnancies at 5-10 weeks gestation, are associated with adverse pregnancy outcome. The aim of this study is to determine whether yolk sacs with an abnormal sonsgraphic appearance in pregnancies at 5-10 weeks gestation, are associated with adverse pregnancy outcome. The study was a prospective, observational, analytic study was conducted on (100) pregnant women who are between 5-10 weeks of gestation in the department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University Hospitals of Tanta. Inclusion criteria: Pregnant women who were between 18-30 years old and were between 5-10 weeks of gestation. Exclusion criteria: Pregnancies with large sub chorionic hemorrhage, any uterine anomalies, uterine fibroids, any organic lesion of the uterus, ectopic pregnancy, complete and incomplete hydatiform mole. Each case was subjected to: Thorough history taking. General |