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[Placental chorioangioma].

F Rech1, D Salernitano, A Patella

  • 1attedra di Ginecologia e Ostetricia, Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza, Rome, Italy.

Minerva Ginecologica
|October 5, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Chorioangioma, a benign placental tumor, affects 1% of placentas and can cause serious fetal complications. Advances in prenatal diagnosis and management offer improved outcomes for affected pregnancies.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Fetal Medicine
  • Pathology

Context:

  • Chorioangioma is a rare, vascular placental tumor found in approximately 1% of placentas.
  • Clinically significant cases are associated with severe fetal complications, including hydrops fetalis, anemia, and preterm birth.
  • The angiomatous histotype is particularly concerning due to its arteriovenous shunting, impacting fetal hemodynamics.

Purpose:

  • To review the current understanding of chorioangioma, focusing on diagnosis, pathophysiology, and management.
  • To highlight recent advancements in prenatal diagnostic techniques like ultrasonography and flowmetry.
  • To discuss the improved prognostic capabilities and therapeutic options available for managing chorioangioma.

Summary:

  • Chorioangiomas are benign vascular tumors of the placenta, typically presenting as rounded, reddish-brown masses.
  • Complications arise from the tumor's vascular nature, potentially causing fetal anemia, heart failure, and hydrops.
  • Prenatal diagnosis is now feasible, enabling timely intervention and improved fetal outcomes.

Impact:

  • Enhanced prenatal diagnosis through ultrasonography and flowmetry allows for early detection of chorioangioma.
  • Improved understanding of tumor pathophysiology aids in predicting and managing fetal complications.
  • Advances in management strategies offer better prognostic prospects and therapeutic interventions for affected pregnancies.

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