Numerous pathologies can affect the placenta. 1-Placenta accreta, when the placenta implants too deeply, all the way to the actual muscle of uterine wall (without penetrating it) 2-Placenta praevia, when the placement of the placenta is too close to or blocks the cervix 3-Placental abruption/abruptio placentae Infections involving the placenta: 1-Placentitis, such as the -TORCH infections -Chorioamnionitis. @medicalcortex #neurosurgery #cirugias #cirugia #cirujano #doctorwho #motivation #enfermeria #corazon #medicina #med #doc #doctor #medicine #medic #medical #surgery #anatomia #nurse #twins #hospital #clinica #medstudent #student #anatomy #emergencia #trauma #f4f #l4l #premed #usmle