Turkish Journal of Pathology

Türk Patoloji Dergisi

Turkish Journal of Pathology

Turkish Journal of Pathology

2015, Vol 31, Num, 1     (Pages: 077-079)

Placental Polyp - A Rare Case Report

Vissa SHANTHI 1, Nandam Mohan RAO 1, Gundrajakuppam LAVANYA 1, Baddukonda Appala Rama KRISHNA 1, Kuppili Venkata Murali MOHAN 1

1 Department of Pathology, Narayana Medical College, Nellore, ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA

DOI: 10.5146/tjpath.2014.01226
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Placental polyp is the retained fragment of placental tissue after the parturition or abortion for indefinite period which forms a polypoidal mass in the uterus. It is predominantly composed of necrotic and hyalinized chorionic villi (ghost chorionic villi). We report a case of 26-year-old G2P2 woman presenting with vaginal bleeding. Her last pregnancy had occurred five years ago. Laboratory investigations revealed a positive urine pregnancy test and serum levels of beta-human chorionic gonadotrophin (β-hCG) was elevated. Ultrasonography revealed hyperechoic mass in uterine cavity. She underwent total abdominal hysterectomy and the pathological diagnosis was of a placental polyp.

Keywords : Polyps, Retained placenta, Pregnancy