Extra Lobe on Placenta

[CountryMomma]

Hi all, I am 23 weeks today and at my 17 week anatomy scan the doctors discovered a anomaly on my placenta. They originally thought it was a Chorioangioma and sent me for a Level II scan. I had my first Level II scan at 18 weeks and at that scan they found it wasn't a Chorioangioma but still were not sure what it was. It is a lump on the placenta that has blood flow to it and they measured it at 4.9cm. They wanted to make sure it didn't grow so I went back today at 23 weeks for a follow up and the lump is still there but hasn't changed, gotten bigger or smaller. Today they told me they think it is an extra lobe of the placenta and said I needed to be scanned again in 6 weeks. They just want to monitor the placenta and baby and make sure it is not restricting her growth or anything like that. As of right now she is measuring perfect if not a little ahead. Has anyone else had this or something similar? Was anything special done at delivery? Just can't find a whole lot about it out there and was curious.

 

[CountryMomma]

Anyone?

 

[vtjess423]

Sorry, hun, I have no idea but I didn't want to read and run. I've never heard of anything like that before. But it sounds like your little girl is doing well so I wouldn't worry about it unless you have to. I can sympathize with your worries though as when I was pg with my older son, there were some growth concerns because he was measuring small and due to my high blood pressure. In the end, everything was Ok; he was just small. At birth, my placenta was smaller than expected and it had an odd shape but my son was born perfectly healthy (just small) and I had no issues during delivery. They sent it out for testing and they just attributed it to my high blood pressure. I know it's not the same, but I just wanted you to know that having placenta issues doesn't mean that you'll have any problems during delivery. So hopefully this extra lobe won't cause you any more problems and you'll have a smooth delivery as I did. It's good that your doctor/midwife wants to keep an eye on it though. Hopefully all will be well. Good Luck! *hugs*

 

[pinkpolkadot]

Hello, I have just found out I have this too. I had a scan yesterday due to bleeding. The tech was very thorough and said I have a low lying placenta (poss what is causing spotting) and a small extra lobe on the placenta.

She didn't seem too concerned at all at this early stage (I am 13 weeks) but of course I have come home and been Googling it

Most of the info is that it's probably not a problem and it's best they are aware of it so they can keep an eye on it and make sure the extra bit is delivered. I did find it does (espec with low placenta) increase the risk of vasa previa (placental blood vessels crossing the cervix) a bit but this is still very rare. For this reason I will be having a chat with my MW to request I am screened for this as this it is vital to know about this before delivery.