Subchorionic cyst

Last revised by Jeremy Jones on 20 Sep 2021

Subchorionic cysts are often considered a subtype of placental surface cyst (commonest type). They are often multiple and may be present in ~5-7% of term placentas 2. Occasionally they can compress chorionic or amniotic vessels leading to adverse fetal outcome.

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