Placenta percreta diagnosed after first-trimester pregnancy termination: A case report

Balkanli-Kaplan P., GÜÇER F., ÖZ PUYAN F., Yuce M. A., Kutlu K.

Journal of Reproductive Medicine for the Obstetrician and Gynecologist, cilt.51, sa.8, ss.662-664, 2006 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 51 Sayı: 8
  • Basım Tarihi: 2006
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Reproductive Medicine for the Obstetrician and Gynecologist
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.662-664
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Abortion, induced, Placenta percreta, Placental disorders
  • Trakya Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

BACKGROUND: Placenta percreta in early pregnancy has been documented in only a few cases. This is the first report of placenta percreta diagnosed after an extended period from pregnancy termination. CASE: A woman with a history of a previous cesarean section presented with heavy and irregular vaginal bleeding beginning immediately after pregnancy termination at 7 weeks' gestation. Failed response to hormonal treatment and curettage necessitated hysterectomy. Histologic examination revealed a placenta percreta. CONCLUSION: Although placenta percreta is an uncommon occurrence, clinicians should consider it in patients who have a uterotomy scar and complain of long-term metrorrhagia following pregnancy termination. © Journal of Reproductive Medicine®, Inc.