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MediSur
On-line version ISSN 1727-897X
Abstract
VALERA RODRIGUEZ, Niuvys et al. Alterations of the Placenta and its annexes in samples from fetal deaths. Cienfuegos, 2021-2023. Medisur [online]. 2024, vol.22, n.1, pp. 58-68. Epub Feb 28, 2024. ISSN 1727-897X.
Foundation
the human placenta is a mystery. The anatomopathological diagnosis becomes important in the search for factors that can be worked on to avoid fetal deaths.
Objective
to determine the macroscopic and microscopic alterations of the placenta and its annexes in specimens from fetal deaths.
Methods
a descriptive, retrospective and cross-sectional study was carried out at the Dr. Gustavo Aldereguía Lima Hospital, in Cienfuegos, from 2021 to 2023. 58 placentas and their annexes, received in the Pathological Anatomy Department, were analyzed. Macroscopic and microscopic alterations of the placenta were studied.
Results
abnormally small placentas and cords were more represented (24.14 % and 63.79 % respectively); marginal cord insertion (36.21 %), ruptures, twists (8.62 %), cysts (6.90 %), edema (77.59 %), fibrinoid necrosis (72.41 %), immature villi, villitis (43.10 %), excessive number of syncytial knots (3.48 %), fibromuscular sclerosis (20.69 %), the presence of fibrin (82.76%), funisitis (29.31 %), fibromuscular sclerosis (20.69 %) and chorioamnionitis (31.03 %).
Conclusions
the results showed a predominance of microscopic alterations, such as fibrin, fibrinoid necrosis and edema. Taking these factors into account, the necessary measures can be taken to avoid fetal death.
Keywords : Fetal death; placenta; placenta diseases.