Preterm Premature Rupture of the Membranes [Supplementary Concept]

Rupture of membranes before 37 weeks of GESTATION, which occurs in approximately 3% of all pregnancies and accounts for about one-third of spontaneous PREMATURE BIRTHS. Polymorphisms in the SERPINH1, MMP1, and MMP8 genes have been identified. OMIM: 610504

Date introduced: November 5, 2012

MeSH Unique ID: C563032

Heading Mapped to:

• Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture

Entry Terms:

• PPROM