[Ultrasound image and fetal complications in large chorioangioma of the placenta]

In a case report the prenatal diagnosis by ultrasound and the outcome of the foetus in a pregnancy complicated by a giant chorioangioma of the placenta is presented. Prenatal diagnosis of chorioangioma is possible by ultrasound only. After the diagnosis hospitalisation of the patient and intensive control are mandatory. Perinatal mortality is reported to be as high as 39%. In our case foetal outcome was favorable.