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The Michigan Placental Tissue Registry
1Department of Pathology, Colleges of Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing 48824-1313.
Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
|July 1, 1991
Summary
The Michigan Placental Tissue Registry collects placental specimens for research and patient care. It aids physicians by providing a tissue bank for studying placental abnormalities.
Area of Science:
- Pathology
- Reproductive Medicine
- Medical Research
Background:
- Established in 1970, the Michigan Placental Tissue Registry operates within Michigan State University's Department of Pathology.
- The registry processes approximately 1300 placental specimens annually.
- Specimens are sourced from hospitals both within Michigan and internationally.
Purpose of the Study:
- To support physician patient care through access to placental tissue data.
- To maintain a comprehensive tissue bank for referred placental specimens.
- To facilitate research into the causes, clinical significance, and management of placental abnormalities.
Main Methods:
- Specimen collection from various hospitals.
- Tissue banking and storage.
- Pathological analysis and data archiving.
Main Results:
- A long-standing registry with consistent annual specimen intake.
- Facilitation of patient care and research through a centralized tissue resource.
- Contribution to the understanding of placental abnormalities.
Conclusions:
- The Michigan Placental Tissue Registry is a vital resource for advancing placental research and improving patient care.
- Continued operation and specimen acquisition support ongoing investigations into placental health and disease.
- The registry plays a crucial role in the study and management of placental abnormalities.