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Early detection through advanced ultrasonographic techniques plays a critical role in guiding obstetric management and reducing adverse outcomes. Objective: To describe and analyze the prenatal diagnosis, sonographic characteristics, clinical management, and maternal\u2013fetal outcomes of succenturiate placenta cases diagnosed over a ten-year period at a tertiary care center. Methods: We conducted a retrospective observational study of nine pregnancies diagnosed with succenturiate placenta between 2014 and 2024. Data collected included maternal demographics, ultrasound findings, type of cord insertion, presence of associated anomalies such as velamentous cord insertion or vasa previa, vaginal or cesarean delivery, complications, and neonatal outcomes. Ultrasound evaluation was scored based on a four-point checklist assessing key diagnostic steps. Results: Five of the nine cases (55.6%) presented isolated succenturiate placenta, while four (44.4%) were associated with velamentous cord insertion. No cases of vasa previa were identified. Obstetric outcomes included three vaginal deliveries (33.3%), two instrumental (22.2%), and four cesarean sections (44.4%), one of which was emergent due to fetal distress. Complications occurred in 44.4% of cases, with intrapartum bradycardia being the most common. One neonatal death was reported due to placental abruption. The quality of the ultrasound diagnosis was high in most cases, though transvaginal scanning was inconsistently applied. Conclusions: Prenatal identification of succenturiate placenta via detailed ultrasound, including color Doppler and targeted assessment of cord insertion, is essential to minimize risks associated with this condition. 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