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- Morbidly adherent placentation (MAP) refers to a serious pregnancy complication where the placenta is excessively attached to the uterine wall, posing risks to both the mother and baby.
- Ultrasound is the main tool for diagnosing MAP, while MRI is used as a secondary option; elastography, a newer technique, may help assess tissue firmness in related situations.
- The text discusses a case where a patient diagnosed with placenta increta via ultrasound and elastography underwent an en bloc hysterectomy for treatment.
Article Abstract
Morbidly adherent placentation (MAP) is a condition in which the placenta is abnormally attached to the uterine myometrium. MAP is a complication of pregnancy that can cause significant morbidity to the mother and fetus and therefore early diagnosis is crucial in its management and prevention of adverse outcomes. Ultrasonography remains the primary diagnostic tool for MAP, with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) serving as a secondary diagnostic modality. Elastography is a relatively new concept in ultrasound based imaging, which has found application in several fields of medicine, including obstetrics, primarily for evaluation of the firmness of cervical tissue in a preterm labour setting. We report a case on a patient who was diagnosed with placenta increta on ultrasound, aided by elastography and her subsequent management with an en bloc hysterectomy.
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