placental surface cyst
Placental surface cysts are often related to cystic change in an area of subchorionic fibrin. They can be variable in size.
Pathology
Subtypes
- subchorionic cyst: commonest type
- amniotic epithelial inclusion cyst
Treatment and prognosis
Most placental surface cysts are associated with a normal pregnancy outcome. Cysts >4.5 cm or >3 in number are more frequently associated with intrauterine growth restriction .