
Variations on a placenta, played mostly in the key of A minor (issue) but sometimes in the key of A major
Presenter: Dr. Kirsten Grabowska
Date: Thursday Sept 24 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 PM
Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Recognize variations in placental morphology on ultrasound, including placenta previa, vasa previa, chorioangioma, circumvallate placenta, placental lakes, and placenta accreta spectrum, and identify when findings warrant referral
- Understand recent updates to management guidelines and surveillance for placenta previa and vasa previa
- Apply the standardized ultrasound assessment tool used by the RCH placenta accreta spectrum program, including how outcomes correlate with imaging findings and how the referral pathway works
