Alison Matich BA, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Dolores Helen Pretorius MD, Abstract Co-Author: Software support, Koninklijke Philips NV Software support, General Electric Company

Branko Matich, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

The purpose of this exhibit is: 1. To review classification, pathophysiology, and epidemiology of placenta accreta. 2. To illustrate five sonographic signs of placenta accreta, with attention to associated pitfalls and criteria for adequate ultrasound images.

Classification of placenta accreta. Risk factors. Normal images with pathology correlate. Signs of placenta accreta on ultrasound: 1. Low implantation in 1st trimester 2. Placental lakes 3. Myometrial thinning 4. Interrupted serosa 5. Abnormal color doppler. Pitfalls Quiz.

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14004478/14004478_eyx7.pdf

Matich, A, Pretorius, D, Matich, B, High Yield Tutorial: Ultrasound Diagnosis of Placenta Accreta.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14004478.html