International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics : the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Feb 1986
Case ReportsAcute polyhydramnios and cord presentation--complication of chorioangioma of the placenta--a case report.
Chorioangioma of the placenta is an uncommon benign tumor of the placenta. Large tumors are rare and they often cause increased maternal morbidity and fetal morbidity and mortality. A patient with continuous abdominal pain at 29 weeks gestation was clinically diagnosed to have acute polyhydramnios. ⋯ She went into premature labor and a cesarean section was performed because of a cord presentation. Both mother and infant had an uneventful recovery. The complications of chorioangioma is discussed.