Although neglected, “placental pathology” is undoubtedly useful to both, the patient’s family and doctors in case of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Moreover, it could provide information to a court of law in medicolegal investigations. This article discusses the role of placental pathology in medicolegal investigations.
The placenta is a dynamic organ as its morphology and functions develop and adjust according to its shorter lifespan. Pathological changes during development of placenta and adaptions done by placenta can influence mother and baby’s health during and after pregnancy. Following are the major useful outcomes of placental pathological examination : Macroscopic and microscopic patterns that provide important information to the obstetricians, neonatologist, and pediatricians To understand adverse fetal outcomes like hypoxic brain injury, cerebral palsy, restricted fetal…
