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Placental chorioangioma: literature review.

Authors :
Fan, Miaoying
Skupski, Daniel W.
Source :
Journal of Perinatal Medicine. May2014, Vol. 42 Issue 3, p273-279. 7p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Placental chorioangioma is the most common benign non-trophoblastic tumor of the placenta. It is derived from primitive chorionic mesenchyme and is typically vascular. Placenta chorioangiomas occur in approximately 1% of pregnancies. Most placental chorioangiomas are small and are not clinically important. However, those measuring more than 4-5 cm in diameter may be associated with maternal and fetal complications. Early diagnosis, close prenatal surveillance and appropriate intervention may prevent severe complications and perinatal mortality caused by chorioangioma. Here we review the incidence, prenatal diagnosis, complications, the pathophysiological mechanisms of maternal and fetal complications, and the therapeutic possibilities in pregnancies complicated by placental chorioangiomas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03005577
Volume :
42
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Perinatal Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
95963280
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1515/jpm-2013-0170