Pathology of the Placenta – A Practical Guide (2019) T. Yee Khong

Description

The placenta is one of the most misunderstood and neglected tissues in anatomical pathology. It is a transient organ lasting only for the duration of a pregnancy and yet is of immense value to clinicians in understanding the success or otherwise of the pregnancy. It is also a unique organ in that it is a composite of two genomic contributions and cells derived from the placenta invade maternal tissue during pregnancy.