Placenta Previa

Abnormal placentation in which the PLACENTA implants in the lower segment of the UTERUS (the zone of dilation) and may cover part or all of the opening of the CERVIX. It is often associated with serious antepartum bleeding and PREMATURE LABOR.

Year introduced: 2006 (1963)

Date introduced: January 1, 1999

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Tree Number(s): C12.050.703.420.714, C12.050.703.590.734

MeSH Unique ID: D010923

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• Placenta Praevia

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Diseases Category
Urogenital Diseases
Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications
Pregnancy Complications
Obstetric Labor Complications
Placenta Previa

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Urogenital Diseases
Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications
Pregnancy Complications
Placenta Diseases
Placenta Previa