Presentation
32/40 - low lying placenta on 20/40 scan.
Patient Data
Age: 30
Gender: Female
From the case:
Cervical shortening
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Cervical is shortened, measuring 17 mm. Placenta is more than 2 cm from the internal os.
Case Discussion
Shortening of the uterine cervical canal as the name implies refers to a abnormal shortening of the uterine cervical length. It is considered a sign of cervical incompetence in pregnancy and can lead to premature delivery.