Anatomic markers for the retrospective and prospective evaluation of pathology involving the feto - placental and utero - placental circulatory systems inside human placenta. Forensic implications

Authors studied a large number of human placenta (750) and they identified and nominalized four anatomic markers as morphologic and functional indicators for the structures inside the utero placental and feto placental circulatory systems: umbilical cord, subchorial veins thrombosis for the feto placental circulatory system, perivillous fibrin deposition and retroplacental hematoma for utero placental circulatory system. These markers contribute to the knowledge of the mechanisms for intrauterine asphyxiation, fetal death and intrauterine fetal growth restriction.

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