Placental pathology in midtrimester pregnancies interrupted by intra amniotic injection of hypertonic urea

S. Segal, A. Ornoy, B. Bercovici, S. O. Antebi, W. Z. Polishuk

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Abstract

The histologic appearances of 52 placentae from patients who had a urea induced second trimester abortion were studied. Extensive subchorionic intervillous fibrin deposition and swollen degenerated stromal cells (probably Hofbauer cells), were found both in the placenta and membranes. Between urea injection and abortion, serial vaginal smears showed signs of progesterone deficiency. The urea induced placental and fetal damage was similar to that seen with hypertonic saline.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)156-159
Number of pages4
JournalBJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Volume83
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1976
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

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