Maurer J, Ramani S, Xu B, Gallousis S, Clark M, Andikyan V. Delayed presentation of placenta accreta following a first-trimester medical abortion.
Clin Case Rep 2023;
11:e7849. [PMID:
37636882 PMCID:
PMC10457480 DOI:
10.1002/ccr3.7849]
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Abstract
Placenta accreta can rarely present as a uterine mass on imaging months after a first trimester medical abortion, even in patients at low-risk for abnormal placentation. Early and accurate diagnosis can be crucial to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with this disease, particularly for those desiring fertility preservation.
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