Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, Vol 7, Issue 4 211-215, Copyright © 1988 by American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
Sonographic diagnosis of placenta accreta. Presentation of six cases
L. Kerr de Mendonca
Sonimage, Diagnostico Medico por Ultra-Som, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Placenta accreta is a rare complication of pregnancy that risks the life of
pregnant women. We report six cases, five of which had ultrasound
examination performed before delivery, and one whose diagnosis was made
retrospectively.