Chronic deciduitis in stillbirths: are there any specific clinical associations?
Laura AvaglianoFrancesca MonariCristina SalernoDaniela MenichiniFabio FacchinettiGaetano BulfamantePublished in: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (2021)
The observed clinical-histopathological associations suggest that an extensive maternal investigation could improve the comprehension of factors interfering with the placental development and the increasing risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. HighlightsChronic deciduitis is associated with lesions consistent with maternal vascular malperfusionChronic deciduitis is associated with delayed villous maturationChronic deciduitis is associated with villitis of unknown etiologyChronic deciduitis is associated with maternal autoimmunity.