Abstract
Chorioangioma of the placenta is an uncommon benign tumor of the placenta. Large tumors are rare and they often cause increased maternal morbidity and fetal morbidity and mortality. A patient with continuous abdominal pain at 29 weeks gestation was clinically diagnosed to have acute polyhydramnios. Multiple pregnancy was suspected because of a tense uterus much larger than the dates and three palpable "fetal poles". An ultrasound examination revealed the third pole to be a large chorioangioma. She went into premature labor and a cesarean section was performed because of a cord presentation. Both mother and infant had an uneventful recovery. The complications of chorioangioma is discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 61-64 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1986 |
Keywords
- Benign
- Chorioangioma
- Cord prolapse
- Placenta
- Polyhydramnios
- tumor
- Ultrasound