The placenta in hematogenous infections

Although congenital infections have been known since ancient times, at present they constitute an evolution due to the broadening of diagnostic methods. Also, the histopathological examination of selected placentas has increased in perinatal pathology. All placentas should be examined grossly by the...

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Published in:Pediatric pathology & molecular medicine 2002-07, Vol.21 (4), p.401-432
Main Authors: Bittencourt, Achiléa Lisboa, Garcia, Aparecida Gomes Pinto
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Female
Fetal Death
Fetal Diseases - etiology
Fetal Diseases - pathology
Fetus - pathology
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infection - pathology
Placenta - pathology
Placenta Diseases - etiology
Placenta Diseases - pathology
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - etiology
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - pathology
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Summary:Although congenital infections have been known since ancient times, at present they constitute an evolution due to the broadening of diagnostic methods. Also, the histopathological examination of selected placentas has increased in perinatal pathology. All placentas should be examined grossly by the obstetrician or the neonatologist who must select the specimens to be sent for pathologic examination. The indications for selection at delivery to detect hematogenous infection are listed in Table 1. The placentas that do not meet guidelines for pathologic examination must be kept stored at 40 degrees C for at least 72 h. This routine ensures that the placentas of asymptomatic newborns who might present early manifestations suggestive of infection would be submittedfor pathologic examination.
ISSN:1522-7952
1521-4525
DOI:10.1080/152279502760157768