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Morphometric analysis of terminal villi and gross morphological changes in the placentae of term idiopathic intrauterine growth restriction
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Not Specified
Year:
2012
Type of Publication:
Article
Pages:
214-219
Authors:
Elfayomy, Amr K, Almasry, Shaima M
DOI:
10.1016/j.tice.2012.03.006
Journal:
TISSUE \& CELL CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
Volume:
44
Research Area:
Anatomy \& Morphology; Cell Biology
ISSN
ISI:000321559500002
Keywords :
Idiopathic fetal growth restriction, Terminal villi, Placental morphology
Abstract:
The aim of this study is to compare the gross morphology of the placentae and the morphometry of terminal villi and terminal villous capillaries in pregnancies complicated by idiopathic intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) with those of normal pregnancies. 75 placentae were collected between April 2010 and March 2011. 50 placentae were associated with idiopathic IUGR and 25 were from controls. Insertion of cords, placental weights and diameters were noted. Hematoxylin and eosin-stained wax sections were analyzed stereologically. Growth of terminal villi and fetal capillaries was assessed by estimating total and mean surface areas. Villous capillarization was monitored using capillary: villus surface ratio. Measurements were done using image analysis system. In comparison with the control group, idiopathic IUGR placentae are significantly smaller (p = 0.000) and lighter (p = 0.000). In majority of IUGR (68\%) and control (60\%) cases, eccentric insertion of cord is noted. In idiopathic IUGR group, there is a significant decrease in the total areas of both terminal villi (p = 0.048) and their capillaries (p = 0.000) and a significant decrease in number of both terminal villi (p = 0.000) and their capillaries (p = 0.001), also, capillarization index is significantly smaller (p = 0.038). Idiopathic IUGR is associated with reduced growth of placental terminal villi and fetal capillaries and this is accompanied by changes in measures of villous capillarization as compared with those of control placentae. Further investigations of idiopathic IUGR placentae are necessary, especially considering the histopathological changes that could affect the fetomaternal exchange, with a note that strict distinction should be made between idiopathic and nonidiopathic IUGR placentae. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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