Chorioangioma: an uncommon cause of hydramnios and consequent preterm labor in second trimester of pregnancy
Rodríguez-Ayala, G.; de la Vega, A.; Correa-Rivas, M.ía.; Jímenez, A.
Boletin de la Asociacion Medica de Puerto Rico 105(1): 36-39
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-4849 PMID: 23767383 Document Number: 702355
Placental chorioangiomas are relatively common benign placental tumors occurring with an incidence of approximately 1% of histologically studied placentas. However, they show clinical manifestations in very rare pregnancies usually at a median gestational age of 28 weeks. Our report presents an interesting and rare case of severe hydramnios with consequent preterm labor and delivery in the second trimester leading to neonatal death due to placental chorioangioma. An earlier diagnosis could have led to closer monitoring and prevention of the development of severe hydramnios with resultant preterm labor.
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