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Biology and pathology of the placenta in relation to antiphospholipid antibody-associated pregnancy failure.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12413055     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The placenta is a complex organ composed of maternal and foetal components whose anatomy and function is often greatly simplified in order to explain a range of presumed placenta-related pregnancy complications. Since one of the major roles of the placenta is its materno-foetal transfer function, abnormalities at the materno-foetal interface may be responsible for a range of pregnancy complications manifesting from the first through third trimesters according to the severity of the pathological process in each case. This article reviews some aspects of abnormal early placental development and its consequences, with particular regard to recurrent pregnancy failure and obstetric complications in association with primary antiphospholipid antibody syndrome.
Authors:
N J Sebire; L Regan; R Rai
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Lupus     Volume:  11     ISSN:  0961-2033     ISO Abbreviation:  Lupus     Publication Date:  2002  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2002-11-04     Completed Date:  2003-03-28     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9204265     Medline TA:  Lupus     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  641-3     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College School of Medicine, St Mary's Hospital, London, UK.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Abortion, Spontaneous / etiology*,  pathology,  physiopathology*
Antiphospholipid Syndrome / complications*
Female
Humans
Placenta / pathology*,  physiopathology*
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications*

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