Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol. 2008;35(3):221-4.

Partial placenta increta and methotrexate therapy: three case reports.

Pinho S, Sarzedas S, Pedroso S, Santos A, Rebordão M, Avillez T, Casal E, Hermida M.

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Department of Obstetrics, Gamrcia de Orta Hospital, Almada, Portugal. s.pinho@netcabo.pt

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The term placenta accreta is used to describe any placental implantation in which there is abnormally firm adherence to the uterine wall. This condition complicates 1/2,500 deliveries and is rising in incidence. Abnormal placentation is associated with increased maternal morbidity and mortality from severe hemorrhage, uterine perforation, infection and loss of fertility. The reported experience of methotrexate treatment in the conservative management of placenta accreta is scant. Three cases of partial placenta increta managed with methotrexate are described. The patients were assessed with clinical surveillance, serum beta human chorionic gonadotrophin (beta-hCG) and imaging (ultrasonography and magnetic resonance in one case). In all cases conservative management with methotrexate resulted in undetectable serum beta-hCG, a decrease in the size of partial placenta retained, and undetectable vascularization.

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