Placenta increta is the abnormal growth of the placenta, which
supplies life support to the growing fetus, into the muscle of the uterine wall
(myometrium). All or part of the placenta can be abnormally attached.
Author:
Monica Rhodes
Last Updated: February 28, 2008
Medical Review:
Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
