[Principles of constructing a pathologicoanatomic diagnosis in pediatric pathology]

Features of pathoanatomic diagnosis in pediatric practice associated with peculiarities of pediatric pathology are described. Pre- and perinatal pathology is etiologically and pathogenetically connected with maternal (placental) pathology which must be taken into consideration in making the diagnosis. Possible variants of pathoanatomical diagnosis in most frequent pathological conditions of this age: congenital malformations, infectious fetopathies, as well as neonate (fetal) death due to asphyxia, are considered in view of existing contraversies. In cases of fatal pneumonia in infants in the first year of life, the diagnosis should include the etiological factor. In the structure of pathoanatomic diagnosis, sepsis in infants may be considered as the main disease or as a fatal complication in cases of congenital or acquired immunodeficient conditions.