One case of placenta increta successfully treated with methotrexate.
- Author:
Myung sin KIM
1
;
Hyun ui LEE
;
Jung min YOON
;
Kyu ri HWANG
;
Hye won JUN
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Seoul University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Placenta increta;
Methotrexate
- MeSH:
Curettage;
Female;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Hysterectomy;
Injections, Intramuscular;
Methotrexate;
Placenta;
Placenta Accreta;
Placenta, Retained;
Postpartum Hemorrhage;
Pregnancy;
Surgical Instruments
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2008;51(11):1342-1346
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Placenta increta is a kind of placental adhesion which can cause severe postpartum hemorrhage and life-threatening condition. It might necessitate a hysterectomy, but conservative management can be considerable for preserving reproductive potential when possible. A 34-years-old woman in her 41st week of pregnancy had normal full term spontaneous delivery. Retained placenta after removal by placenta forceps resulted in mild bleeding. Placenta increta was clinically diagnosed on computerized tomography. Remnant placenta in situ was nearly disappeared 2 months later after five-time intramuscular injection of 50 mg methotrexate and three-times curettage was done for conservative management.
