Define cervical incompetence
a. Early painless dilation and effacement of cervix
b. Any pregnancy involving a prior cesarean section
c. Any pregnancy with previous elective termination of pregnancy
d. Early diagnosed ectopic pregnancy
ANS: A
Patients with cervical incompetence are seen with painless dilation and effacement of the cervix during the second trimester and may have a history of previous preterm rupture or spontaneous abortion.
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