breus mole

A Breus mole is a term that was given to a very large subchorionic hemorrhage, an unfortunate misnomer because this entity bears no relationship to the molar pregnancy.

Pathology

The lesions are a mass of fibrin formed secondary to thrombosis. They dissect and form a subchorionic thrombohematoma which ultimately causes stripping of the chorionic plate away from the villous spaces.

Radiographic features

Ultrasound
  • may be seen as a multiloculated, thick subchorionic hematoma
  • maybe echogenic or hetroechoic

Treatment and prognosis

Fetal demise may occur if the placental circulation is affected significantly

History and etymology

It was first described by Carl Breus, an Austrian obstetrician, in 1892 .

Differential diagnosis

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