Multiple choice

In which of the following complications of pregnancy is placenta inserted partially or wholly in the lower uterine segment?

  1. Abruptio placentae

  2. Placenta previa

  3. Placental insufficiency

  4. Placental infarction
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Explanation

In placenta previa, placenta is inserted partially or wholly in the lower uterine segment. It is hypothesised to be related to abnormal vascularisation of the endometrium caused by scarring or atrophy from previous trauma, surgery or infection.

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