Spontaneous abortion in the first trimester of pregnancy
Authors:
Magdaléna Daumová 1,2; Šárka Hadravská 1,2; Martina Putzová 2
Authors‘ workplace:
Šiklův ústav patologie LFP UK a FN Plzeň
1; Bioptická laboratoř s. r. o., Plzeň
2
Published in:
Čes.-slov. Patol., 59, 2023, No. 2, p. 60-63
Category:
Reviews Article
Overview
Spontaneous abortions in the first trimester of gravidity represent a clinically significant problem that can affect up to 15% of recognized pregnancies. The
causes of early pregnancy loss are very heterogeneous and include genetic, environmental and immunological factors. Although the pathologist‘s main task
is to exclude molar pregnancy, in some cases conventional histological examination can also contribute to the elucidation of the cause of miscarriage and the
management of subsequent pregnancies, especially in the case of lesions with a high risk of recurrence that may lead to habitual abortion.
Keywords:
inflammation – trisomy – spontaneous abortion – first trimester – hydropic abortion – abnormal karyotype
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