Clinical analysis of 26 patients with histologically proven placental chorioangiomas. (April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wu, Zaigui; Hu, Wensheng
• Is Part Of: European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology. Volume 199(2016:Apr.)
• Page Start: 156
• Page End: 163
• Publication Date: 2016-04
• Subjects: Placenta chorioangioma -- Pregnancy complication -- Prenatal diagnosis -- Follow-up; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Reproductive health -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Reproduction -- Periodicals; Obstétrique -- Périodiques; Gynécologie -- Périodiques; Reproduction -- Périodiques; Verloskunde; Gynaecologie; Voortplanting (biologie); Gynecology; Obstetrics; Reproduction; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 618.05
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2015.12.009
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0301-2115

Abstract

Abstract: Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical characteristics, imaging features, pregnancy complications, prenatal management of patients with placenta chorioangioma. Methods: This was a retrospective study of 26 cases with histologically proven placenta chorioangima, in which the natural history, pregnancy complications, and clinical characteristics including ultrasonography were evaluated. Results: Twelve of the twenty-six cases had a wide range of maternal–fetal complications including polyhydramnios (7), fetal growth restriction (3), fetal distress (2), pre-eclampsia (3), fetal anemia-thrombocytopenia (2), congestive heart failure (1) and fetal abnormality (1). Conclusions: Placenta chorioangioma was associated with series of pregnancy complications such as polyhytramnios, premature delivery, maternal pre-eclampsia, fetal growth restriction, fetal distress, even fetal anemia and cardiomegaly. With regular prenatal examination, necessary treatment, and timely delivery, the majority had a good pregnancy outcome.