Multiple choice

Myometrium is the muscular layer of the uterine wall. The condition, in which placenta penetrates the myometrium is known as

  1. placenta accreta

  2. placenta percreta

  3. placenta increta

  4. placenta myometria

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Placenta increta occurs when the placenta penetrates the myometrium. 17% pregnancies develop the condition of placenta increta.