Case Reports in Pathology (Jan 2015)

Retained Placenta Accreta Mimicking Choriocarcinoma

  • Maureen P. Kohi,
  • Gabrielle A. Rizzuto,
  • Nicholas Fidelman,
  • Jennifer Lucero,
  • Mari-Paule Thiet

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/167986
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2015

Abstract

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This case demonstrates a rare event of retained invasive placenta masquerading as choriocarcinoma. The patient presented with heavy vaginal bleeding following vaginal delivery complicated by retained products of conception. Ultrasound and computed tomography demonstrated a vascular endometrial mass, invading the uterine wall and raising suspicion for choriocarcinoma. Hysterectomy revealed retained invasive placenta.