During obstructed labor, a visible groove forms on the uterus, marking the junction between the upper and lower uterine segments. What is the eponym for this pathological retraction ring?
- A Cullen's sign
- B Schroeder's sign
- C Bandl's ring ✓
- D Chadwick's sign
Correct answer: C. Bandl's ring
Explanation
Bandl's ring is the pathological retraction ring seen in obstructed labor, indicating impending uterine rupture. Schroeder's sign refers to placental separation. Cullen's sign is periumbilical bruising. Chadwick's sign is bluish discoloration of the cervix and vagina in pregnancy.
Reference: Williams Obstetrics, 26th ed.
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