Placenta Accreta Presenting as a Placental Polyp: A Rare Case Report

Abstract

A placental polyp is a polypoidal or pedunculated mass of placental tissue that remains in the uterus after delivery or abortion for an indefinite period. For its rarity, there are few references in the literature, and there are many different approaches to diagnosis and management. A rare case of placenta accreta appearing as a uterine polyp is presented. This is the sole case that has been diagnosed and treated conservatively at our hospital. A proper preoperative diagnosis with accurate interpretation of imaging findings and satisfactory curettage or biopsy can prevent unnecessary hysterectomy as was in our case.