title: Occult infiltrating placenta previa percreta: an unusual case highlighting the management problems in a young patient.
abstract: Placenta previa in association with placenta accreta has been recorded on average in 1 in 500 pregnancies; its association with placenta percreta is a much rarer condition. We report an unusual case of placenta previa which presented as a severe form of occult parasitic infiltration, invading the internal iliac vessels. This was followed by life-threatening complications, despite preventative measures. Use of a prediction index to suspect placenta previa is mentioned.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D010921:Placenta Accreta / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D010923:Placenta Previa / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy