Navigating obstetric enigma: Placenta accreta spectrum masquerading as gestational trophoblastic neoplasia
Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) represents a complex obstetric condition characterised by the abnormal invasion of anchoring villi and trophoblast into the myometrium. This case report explores two instances where the diagnosis of PAS was overlooked during antenatal care leading to significant complications during conservative management. Both patients presented with heavy menstrual bleeding and raised beta human chorionic gonadotrophin (β-hCG), mimicking gestational trophoblastic disease. The report delves into the clinical presentations, diagnostic challenges, and outcomes of two cases, shedding light on the importance of effective communication and follow-up in the management of PAS.
Authors
- Anita Yadav (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5288-3066)
- Medha Davile
- Shuchita Mundle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9917-6529)
- Avantika Gupta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4033-9143)
Institutions
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal (IN)
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Tropical Doctor
- Published
- 2024-12-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/00494755241306171
- Primary Topic
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00