1. The surgical pathologist examines the placenta.
- Author
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Sander CH
- Subjects
- Anemia, Sickle Cell pathology, Erythroblastosis, Fetal pathology, Female, Fetofetal Transfusion pathology, Gestational Age, Humans, Maternal-Fetal Exchange, Microscopy, Electron, Scanning, Mucolipidoses pathology, Placenta blood supply, Placenta physiology, Pre-Eclampsia pathology, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications, Infectious pathology, Pregnancy, Multiple, Staining and Labeling, Tissue Preservation, Trisomy, Trophoblasts anatomy & histology, Abortion, Spontaneous pathology, Placenta pathology, Pregnancy Complications pathology
- Abstract
In this chapter, placental development, morphology, and indications for its examination have been reviewed. Techniques for placental examination with practical suggestions applicable to the surgical pathology laboratory have been pointed out. Several specific examples of clinical conditions in which morphologic alterations within the placenta assist with or establish a diagnosis have been presented. It is hoped that this information will encourage pathologists to use this important organ more fully as a resource in diagnoses and patient care.
- Published
- 1985