Reduced volumetric parameters of the placenta and extravillous trophoblastic cells in complicated pregnancies may lead to intrauterine growth restriction and small for gestational age birth.

Nadia SheibakZahra HeidariHamidreza Mahmoudzadeh-SaghebMahdieh Narouei

Published in: The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research (2022)

There are several significant histological and stereological differences in the placenta, particularly its EVTs from the SGA-IUGR group compared to the control group. It seems that histological changes in the placental tissues could be helpful for the retrospective explanations of pregnancy complications.

Keyphrases

gestational age
preterm birth
birth weight
induced apoptosis
gene expression
cell cycle arrest
risk factors
cross sectional
oxidative stress
pregnant women
physical activity
cell proliferation
body mass index