Retained placenta accreta: An unusual cause of abnormal uterine bleeding in a non-gravid woman
Philippine Journal of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
;
: 1-6, 2020.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-886466
ABSTRACT
@#Placenta accreta is one of the most feared complications among gravid women, as it is associated with massive and potentially life-threatening intrapartum and postpartum hemorrhage. Due to its natural history, placenta accreta is only naturally seen or expected as a cause of bleeding only among obstetric patients. This case report describes a rare manifestation of profuse abnormal uterine bleeding secondary to a placenta accreta in a non-gravid patient. The non-pregnant state was evidenced by the absence of history of amenorrhea and pregnancy signs and symptoms, a negative urine pregnancy test and normal serum bhcg results. A diagnosis of placenta accreta was mainly based on a post-hysterectomy histopathological examination. Theoretical explanations to explain this phenomenon is discussed in this case report.
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Main subject:
Placenta Accreta
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Uterine Diseases
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Uterine Hemorrhage
Limits:
Pregnancy
Language:
English
Journal:
Philippine Journal of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
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