Retained placenta accreta: An unusual cause of abnormal uterine bleeding in a non-gravid woman
- Author:
Angela Francesca S. Sese
1
;
Ina S. Irabon
1
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Perpetual Help Dalta Medical Center Las Pinas
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
abnormal uterine bleeding;
non-gravid
- MeSH:
Pregnancy;
Female;
Placenta Accreta;
Uterine Diseases;
Uterine Hemorrhage
- From:
Philippine Journal of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
2020;17(1):1-6
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Placenta accreta is one of the most feared complications among gravid women, as it is associated with massive and potentially life-threatening intrapartum and postpartum hemorrhage. Due to its natural history, placenta accreta is only naturally seen or expected as a cause of bleeding only among obstetric patients. This case report describes a rare manifestation of profuse abnormal uterine bleeding secondary to a placenta accreta in a non-gravid patient. The non-pregnant state was evidenced by the absence of history of amenorrhea and pregnancy signs and symptoms, a negative urine pregnancy test and normal serum bhcg results. A diagnosis of placenta accreta was mainly based on a post-hysterectomy histopathological examination. Theoretical explanations to explain this phenomenon is discussed in this case report.
- Full text:PSREI Journal 2020-1-1-6.pdf
