This book performs a distinct introduction to the pathology of the placenta and its membranes, abortion material included, with the aim to facilitate and protect the quality of the morphological placental diagnostics by the pathologists. Seven chapters with coloured figures illustrating gross anatomy, development and maturation of the placenta explain the functional morphology in its clinical correlation of single and multiple findings for the pathologists, obstetricians and neonatologists. Moreover, the book contributes to a better understanding of pre- and perinatal investigations, maternal diseases, fetal outcomes and follow up of the newborns, as well as to the prevention of worse outcome in further pregnancies.The atlas intends to stimulate the interest for perinatal pathology and to contribute to a better interdisciplinary understanding of pathologists and clinicians, midwives and nurses.

• Preface
• Acknowledgment
• Content
• List of abbreviations
• 1. Normal anatomy and maturation
• 2. Pathological examination of the placenta and membranes
• 3. Pathology of the umbilical cord
• 4. Pathology of the membranes and the clinical relevance of amniotic fluid
• 5. Pathology of the placenta in middle and late pregnancy
• 6. Fetal circulatory disturbances
• 7. Maternal circulatory disturbances
• 8. Villous maturation disorders
• 9. Inflammatory disorders
• 10. Non trophoblastic tumors
• 11. Pathology of the placenta in early pregnancy
• 12. Gestational trophoblastic disease
• 13. Multiple pregnancy
• 14. Placental findings accompanying fetal and maternal disease
• 15. Morphological diagnosis of placental insufficiency
• Appendix
• Index