The intrauterine growth-restricted fetus and placenta evaluation.
Evaluation of the placenta is extremely important in attempting to understand the pathophysiology of intrauterine growth restriction. Only with careful gross and microscopic evaluation, along with clinical pathologic correlation can the underlying cause(s) and recurrence risks be understood.
Tyson
R Weslie
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UniPath, Denver, CO, USA.
Staat
Barton C
BC
D005260:Female; D005317:Fetal Growth Retardation / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D010920:Placenta / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000473:pathology* / Q000502:physiology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D010922:Placenta Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors