Raj T, Pierce B, Brady R. Decidual Granulomata of Unclear Significance.
Pediatr Dev Pathol 2020;
23:352-355. [PMID:
32340561 DOI:
10.1177/1093526620912638]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
Granulomatous inflammation is a histologic finding with a relatively wide variety of causes. In general, considerations include infectious etiologies, autoimmune conditions, or foreign body reactions. Granulomatous inflammation is uncommonly seen in the placenta. We present a unique case of a young woman with preterm labor and rupture of membranes whose placenta demonstrated perivascular decidual granulomata in the membranes and the basal plate.
Collapse