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Case Report
A case of a massive placental lake in the second trimester
1 MBChb, ST4 Trainee Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0JR, United Kingdom
2 MBChb, ST2 Trainee Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0JR, United Kingdom
3 MBChb, FRCOG, Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0JR, United Kingdom
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MBChb, ST4 Trainee Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0JR,
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Article ID: 100085Z08HG2021
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George H, Smith A, Tomlinson J. A case of a massive placental lake in the second trimester. J Case Rep Images Obstet Gynecol 2021;7:100085Z08HG2021.ABSTRACT
We present a rare case of a massive placental lake, found on routine anomaly scan in the second trimester, in an otherwise low risk pregnancy. There is sparse literature on this subject and we propose the use of the term “Maternal Lake” for cases where there is a greater than 3 cm echolucent area with demonstrated blood flow in the retroplacental space. This case resulted in termination of pregnancy. We discuss the challenges of diagnosis and management in such rare cases.
Keywords: Fetal medicine, Obstetrics, Placental lake
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Holly George - Acquisition of data, Drafting the work, Revising the work critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published, Agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
Amy Smith - Acquisition of data, Revising the work critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published, Agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
John Tomlinson - Analysis of data, Revising the work critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published, Agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
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