Microscopic crystallization (fern phenomenon) upon drying amniotic fluid. A diagnostic method for ruptured fetal membranes.
🔬 The “fern” symptom in the diagnosis of amniotic fluid leakage, x40.
🙏 The publication was kindly provided by Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics Physician, Anna Polonskaya, Balashikha
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