Whilst individual histological features are well described, there are no universally agreed
criteria as to what constitutes a clinically significant histological lesion of the placenta in an …

Singleton placentas from 330 consecutive births were examined for size, shape, cord
insertion, allanto‐chorial vascular pattern and lobes. These factors were considered …

Objective To determine the frequency and type of histopathologic lesions in placentas
delivered by women with a normal pregnancy outcome. Methods This retrospective cohort …

Associations between specific placental histological abnormalities and obstetric outcomes
are reported. However, most data are based either on high-risk cases or relate to case …

In literature many morphometric investigations of the placenta have been described.
However, the moment of clamping of the umbilical cord has never been standardized. In this …

Context.—The value of placental examination in investigations of adverse pregnancy
outcomes may be compromised by sampling and definition differences between …

The placenta is often not submitted for histopathological examination and obstetricians may
be sceptical of the value of the examination. This article looks at the reasons for …

Aims The placenta is a record of the fetal environment and its examination may provide
information about the baby's subsequent growth and development. We describe the …

Indications for placental submission are variable. Established guidelines are largely based
on expert opinion, and there is a need for more evidence-based criteria. A 10-year database …

Placental lesions identified in cases of stillbirth are of clinical interest and are frequently
invoked as having a causal role. However, most of the placental changes found in stillbirth …