| Sonography of the placenta with emphasis on pathological correlation. | |
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PMID: 8845194 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The placenta is a most interesting but unfortunately often ignored and misunderstood organ. Included in its many functions are fetal oxygenation and nutrition as well as a myriad of endocrinological contributions and protein synthesis. The sonologist is strongly encouraged to study this amazing structure with ultrasound because significant pathology afflicts the placenta, often before affecting the fetus. Placental abnormalities, therefore, can be an "early warning system" for fetal problems. Recognition of clinically important lesions (abruption, accreta) as well as important anatomical variants (intervillous thrombosis, septal cyst) is crucial for the physician who performs and interprets prenatal ultrasound. This article discusses the common abnormalities of the placenta and highlights some correlative pathological processes, which will serve to enhance the reader's understanding of sonographic findings. A practical approach is presented with respect to assessment of the hypoechoic lesion, placental infarction, thick placenta, placenta previa, abruption, placenta accreta, and placental tumors. |
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Authors:
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R D Harris; C Cho; W A Wells |
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Seminars in ultrasound, CT, and MR Volume: 17 ISSN: 0887-2171 ISO Abbreviation: Semin. Ultrasound CT MR Publication Date: 1996 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1996-10-24 Completed Date: 1996-10-24 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8504689 Medline TA: Semin Ultrasound CT MR Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 66-89 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Dartmouth Medical School, Lebanon, NH 03756, USA. |
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Female Hemangioma / ultrasonography Humans Placenta / pathology*, ultrasonography Placenta Diseases / pathology*, ultrasonography* Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / ultrasonography Trophoblastic Neoplasms / ultrasonography Ultrasonography, Prenatal* Uterine Neoplasms / ultrasonography |
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