title: Postpartum ultrasonographic findings associated with placenta accreta.
abstract: Postpartum ultrasonographic examination of a patient with a retained placenta showed findings consistent with placenta accreta. The diagnosis was confirmed after surgery with histopathologic examination of the uterus. This case illustrates the possible clinical application of ultrasonography in the postpartum diagnosis of placenta accreta.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Highland Hospital, New York.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Shapiro
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Sherer
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Hurley
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Metlay
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Amstey
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D010921:Placenta Accreta / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014599:Uterus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology