Open AccessRoutine histopathological analysis of the products of conception: Is there a value?
Author(s) -
Samuel Robsam Ohayi,
Nnaemeka Thaddeus Onyishi
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
nigerian medical journal/nigerian medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2229-774X
pISSN - 0300-1652
DOI - 10.4103/nmj.nmj_242_19
Subject(s) - histopathology , miscarriage , medicine , histopathological examination , products of conception , abortion , first trimester , molar pregnancy , pregnancy , obstetrics , medical diagnosis , clinical pathology , gynecology , fetus , pathology , gestation , biology , genetics
Spontaneous miscarriage is one of the two most common problems encountered in the first trimester of pregnancy. The value of histopathological analysis of products of conception (POC) obtained as a result is a source of controversy. The aim of this study is to evaluate the histopathological characteristics of suspected POC following the first-trimester miscarriage and determine the clinical value of such histopathological analyses.