Pathology
Numerous pathologies can affect the placenta.
- Placenta accreta, when the placenta implants too deeply, into actual muscle of uterine wall)
- Placenta praevia, when the placement of the placenta is too close to or blocks the cervix
- Placental abruption/abruptio placentae
Infections involving the placenta:
- Placentitis, such as the TORCH infections.
- Chorioamnionitis.
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