Presentation
Incidental finding in routine growth scan at 32 weeks.
Patient Data
Age: 22 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Placental chorioangioma
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Transverse and longitudinal
A well-demarcated hypoechoic lesion having few internal echogenic septa is seen in the placenta at the site of cord insertion projecting into the amniotic cavity. The lesion shows significant internal vascularity upon color doppler.
Case Discussion
The above mentioned findings are most likely suggestive of placental chorioangioma. Large placental chorioangiomas can cause vascular shunting and hydrops fetalis. Other complications include fetal thrombocytopenia, placental abruption, preeclampsia, and IUGR. Our case remained asymptomatic.