title: [Histological examination of the placenta (author's transl)].
abstract: Methods for sampling of the placenta for the purpose of microscopic examination are described, taking into account functional topography and changes significantly linked to foeto-placental pathology. A table shows the chief histological changes seen in the placenta, together with a list of the chief diagnoses in placental pathology.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010920:Placenta / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000473:pathology; D010922:Placenta Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D011247:Pregnancy
vernacular_title: L'examen histologique du placenta.