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IMAGE DESCRIPTIONS

low power of felta side Image

chorion and amnion with brown pigment Image

Extensive hemosiderin deposits in the chorioamnionic membranes Image

pigment Image

areas with iron stain Image

lots of blue Image

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BACKGROUND

Usually seen in the context of chronic peripheral separation of the placenta or marginal abruption.

Placentas with DCAH more likely to show circumvallation, old peripheral blood clots, increased chorionic villous macrophages, and green discoloration

Associated clinical factors include:

multiparity, smoking and chronic vaginal bleeding were significantly associated

IUGR and oligohydramnios increased but not significantly

Gestational hypertension and advanced maternal age were significantly decreased

No apparent risk of development of neurologic impairment (Redline)

REFERENCES

Redline R, Wilson-Costello D. Am J Clin Pathol 1999;111:804

Last updated: 2012-02-03
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