Acute inflammatory lesions of the placenta consist of diffuse infiltration of neutrophils at
different sites in the organ. These lesions include acute chorioamnionitis, funisitis, and …

Placental pathology can be useful in a variety of ways including immediate diagnosis of
important conditions affecting the mother or infant, identifying conditions that are likely to …

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

Background The human placenta has been traditionally viewed as sterile, and microbial
invasion of this organ has been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Yet, recent …

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

Clinically responsive placental examination seeks to provide useful information regarding
the etiology, prognosis, and recurrence risk of pregnancy disorders. The purpose of this …

Despite advances over the past 25 years in the monitoring of in utero fetal status, the gravid
uterus remains a “black box” integrating underlying genetic risk factors, preexisting maternal …

The importance of a fully functioning placenta for a good pregnancy outcome is
unquestioned. Loss of function can lead to pregnancy complications and is often detected by …

This article reviews the role of infection in spontaneous premature parturition, the pathways
of ascending intrauterine infection, microbiology, and the frequency of intra-amniotic …

Objective: Preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (preterm PROM) accounts for 30–40% of
spontaneous preterm deliveries and thus is a major contributor to perinatal morbidity and …