Ultrasound discrimination between placenta accreta spectrum and urinary bladder varices
Differentiating between placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) and urinary bladder varices can be difficult on prenatal US because the 2 conditions have similar appearances. It is important to distinguish between the 2 before birth, however, because each requires a different treatment. In this opinion piec...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer
2024
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Summary: | Differentiating between placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) and urinary bladder varices can be difficult on prenatal US because the 2 conditions have similar appearances. It is important to distinguish between the 2 before birth, however, because each requires a different treatment. In this opinion piece, the authors outline how they make the diagnosis and note that a definitive diagnosis can be made only during surgery. |
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