Published December 2011 | Version v1
Journal article

Diagnostic value of MRI for placenta previa with placental implantation

  • 1. Department of Radiology, Hospital of Women and Children of Ningbo City, Zhejiang (China)

Description

Objective: To investigate the MRI diagnostic value for placenta previa with placental implantation. Methods: MRI of 23 patients with placenta previa was retrospectively analyzed. Results: The boundaries of the placenta were clear from (10), adherent with (3), implanted in (8), or penetrating through(2) the myometrium on MRI. 6 cases were diagnosed as normal after surgery, 4 cases of adhesion, 11 cases were implanted, 2 cases of penetrating. The MRI diagnosis of placental implantation (8) and penetration (2) was confirmed operatively. Two cases of implantation were erroneously classified as placental adhesion and 1 case was misinterpreted as normal. 3 out of 4 cases of placental adhesion were missed on MRI. Conclusion: MRI is helpful in diagnosing placental implantation. (authors)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology
Journal Volume
20
Journal Issue
6
Journal Page Range
p. 422-424
ISSN
1005-8001

INIS

Country of Publication
China
Country of Input or Organization
China
INIS RN
43085198
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
ADHESION; DIAGNOSIS; MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS; NMR IMAGING; PATIENTS; PLACENTA; SURGERY; UTERUS
Descriptors DEC
BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; FEMALE GENITALS; FETAL MEMBRANES; MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE; MEDICINE; MEMBRANES; ORGANS

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