Placental abruption
Case contributed by Andrew Dixon ◉
Diagnosis almost certain
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Citation:
Dixon A, Placental abruption. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 02 Apr 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-14281
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At the time the case was submitted for publication Andrew Dixon had no recorded disclosures.
View Andrew Dixon's current disclosuresCase published:
12 Jul 2011
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19 times, by 6 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures
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30 week gestation with antepartum hemorrhage for investigation.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
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Placental abruption
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Crescent of avascular, low echogenicity between the placenta and uterine wall consistent with placental abruption.
Scan showed an otherwise live fetus, with normal growth parameters, liquor volume and Doppler parameters.
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