European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine

Abstract

A retained placenta is when the placenta is not delivered within 30 minutes of the baby’s birth. It is a dangerous problem since it can lead to maternal morbidity and mortality.This case presents a 35 year old female, Primigravida 39.4 weeks in latent labour. Following normal vaginal delivery, there was retained placenta which did not separate after manual removal of placenta. Ultrasound and MRI pelvis findings  were suggestive of adherent placenta at the fundus and extending upto serosal surface. This patient was managed medically and placenta expelled out spontaneously 10 days postpartum