The role of second trimester ultrasound in the diagnosis of placental hypoechoic lesions leading to poor pregnancy outcome

Abstract

Increased size of hypoechoic placental lesions is associated with increased risk for adverse perinatal outcome. Such lesions might be the result of intervillous space thrombosis, and ultrasound may be a useful tool in the identification of patients with pro-thrombotic abnormalities. The capability to identify patients with placental thrombosis will help us to identify those patients who will benefit most from anti-thrombotic treatment