Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Grades of placenta previa


 



Grade I: Placenta implanted in the lower segment, but lower edge does not reach the internal os


Grade II: The lower edge of the low lying placenta reaches but does not cover the internal os


Grade III: The placenta covers the internal os asymmetrically


Grade IV: Placenta covers internal os symmetrically



Grades I & II are minor or marginal placenta previa.
Grades III & IV are major or central placenta previa.

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