Meconium histocytosis

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Author: Mikael Häggström [note 1]
Meconium histocytosis of the fetal membranes, usually as part of placenta processing.

Gross processing

Grossly, the amniotic side of the fetal membranes and placental disk is inspected for any greenish discoloration, which indicates the presence of mecinoum.[1]

Gross pathology of meconium-stained placentas.

Microscopy

When the presence of meconium is suspected from clinical history and/or the gross exam, look for the following histopathologic signs of it:[2]

Notes

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References

  1. Weida, Jennifer N.; Schubert, Frank P.; Pastrick, Meredith A.; Patil, Avinash S. (2015). "Comprehensive Review of the Stillborn Placenta ". Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health 60 (4): 380–389. doi:10.1111/jmwh.12338. ISSN 15269523. 
  2. Mandolin S. Ziadie. Placenta - Nonneoplastic placental conditions and abnormalities - Noninfectious - Meconium staining. Pathology Outlines. Topic Completed: 1 October 2011. Minor changes: 27 August 2020

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