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SMJ // Article

Case Report

Placenta Increta Occurring in a Blighted Ovum

Authors: RICHARD S. GIST MD, VU VUONG MD, SCOTT BRODY MD, PAUL REES MD, ALPHONSE D. LANDRY MD

Abstract

ABSTRACT: We present a rare case of placenta increta, confirmed postoperatively by pathologic analysis, occurring before 20 weeks' gestation in a blighted ovum. Hysterectomy was necessary for control of hemorrhage.

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