Circumvallate Placenta

KEY FACTS Terminology Membranes insert on fetal surface of placenta instead of along edge Edges not "tacked down" & curl away from uterine wall You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Succenturiate Lobe

KEY FACTS Terminology Succenturiate lobe (SL): 1 or more accessory placental lobes connected by submembranous fetal vessels You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Vasa Previa

KEY FACTS Terminology Vasa previa (VP): Umbilical (fetal) vessels under membranes < 2 cm from internal os You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Low-Lying Placenta and Previa

KEY FACTS Terminology Placenta previa (PP) : Placenta covers cervix internal os (IO) Low-lying placenta (LLP) : Placenta edge < 2 cm from IO Normal: Placenta edge 2 cm or more from IO Avoid "marginal" or "partial" PP (deemed confusing) You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here