Pseudotumors Of The Placenta

The placenta is one of the most common gross pathology specimens encountered by surgical pathologists, yet primary tumors are exceptionally rare. Occasionally, one may encounter an entity with the potential to mimic malignancy; however, there are numerous non-neoplastic mass forming lesions that may be observed in the placenta, and, less frequently, in the placental membranes and umbilical cord that are important to be aware of. Although many of these are unlikely to be confused with a tumor after thorough gross and microscopic examination, it is important to make the appropriate diagnosis of these lesions as many are clinically relevant, being associated with maternal and fetal diseases and, in turn, adverse fetal outcomes and future obstetric complications.
Source: Seminars in Diagnostic Pathology - Category: Pathology Authors: Source Type: research