Placenta praevia

ICD-10 Code O44

Placenta praevia

Definition

Abnormal placentation in which the placenta implants in the lower segment of the uterus (the zone of dilation) and may cover part or all of the opening of the cervix. It is often associated with serious antepartum bleeding and premature labor.

Also known as placenta praevia, placenta previa — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Female reproductive system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Female reproductive system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Genitourinary system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Genitourinary system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Placenta Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Placenta Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Reproductive system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Reproductive system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0