Placental Position

Placental Position

What is the position of the placenta on this longitudinal scan?

Select the best option from the answers below.

A.
B.
C.

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A. Incorrect. The anterior uterine wall is clearly seen.

B. Correct. The placenta is outlined on the back wall of the uterus. See image below.

C. Incorrect. On a single longitudinal view, it is impossible to say whether any of the placenta extends to the lateral wall – but most of the placenta is posterior.

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