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Occult infiltrating placenta previa percreta: an unusual case highlighting the management problems in a young patient
Author(s) -
Ruparelia B.A.,
Chapman M.G.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
international journal of gynecology and obstetrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.895
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1879-3479
pISSN - 0020-7292
DOI - 10.1016/0020-7292(88)90021-5
Subject(s) - medicine , placenta previa , placenta percreta , obstetrics , occult , placenta diseases , placenta , placenta accreta , pregnancy , fetus , pathology , genetics , alternative medicine , biology
Placenta previa in association with placenta accreta has been recorded on average in 1 in 500 pregnancies; its association with placenta percreta is a much rarer condition. We report an unusual case of placenta previa which presented as a severe form of occult parasitic infiltration, invading the internal iliac vessels. This was followed by life‐threatening complications, despite preventative measures. Use of a prediction index to suspect placenta previa is mentioned.