Comprehensive Morphometric analysis of the Human placenta in cases of Pregnancy-induced Hypertension

                                            

Devi Sankar K 1, Sharmila Bhanu P 2, Vimal Modi 3

1. Research Scholar & Assistant Professor of Anatomy, Narayana Medical College, Nellore,

   Andhra Pradesh, India 524003.

2. Associate Professors of Anatomy, Narayana Medical College, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India 524003.

3. Supervisor, Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy, Index Medical College Hospita & Research Centre, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India 452016.

2024 June, Volume 1, Issue 1, Page: 34-38,

Comprehensive Morphometric analysis of the Human placenta in cases of Pregnancy-induced Hy.

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Corresponding Author:

Devi Sankar K

Research Scholar & Assistant

Professor of Anatomy,

Narayana Medical College,

Nellore, Andhra Pradesh,India 524003.

Abstract:

Introduction: Normal human placentas are dynamic discoid organs with two surfaces: the chorionic plate facing the foetus (umbilical cord connected) and the basal plate around the mother's endometrium. The human placenta provides vital information on foetal and maternal illnesses. The placenta indicates the foetus' intra-uterine status, hence studying it will accurately predict the foetal prognosis. This study examined placenta shape in normal and hypertensive women. Material and methods: This study was done in IMCHRC's Anatomy and OBGy departments. Fifty placentas were taken from normotensive pregnant mothers (controls) and 50 from mothers with pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) and short umbilical cords. The medical record department provided the mother's medical history. Results and Conclusion: Participants in this study had a mean age of 25.8 ± 2.6 years for control mothers and 25.3 ± 3.3 years for hypertensive mothers.  Caesarean sections were performed on more PIH moms than controls (0.0001). PIH moms (n=50) had 58% discoid placentas, compared to 98% for control mothers. Placental haematoma was seen in 16% of PIH moms but not in controls.  PIH women had 80% infarction compared to 2% for control placentas.  Calcification was identified in 46% of the PIH placenta and 16% of the control group.