Nonspecific Chronic Villitis of Placenta

Nonspecific Chronic Villitis of Placenta

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Diseases & Conditions
Pregnancy-Related Disorders
Contributed byMaulik P. Purohit MD MPHApr 04, 2018

The topic Nonspecific Chronic Villitis of Placenta you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Villitis of Unknown Etiology.

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  • Villitis of Unknown Etiology (VUE) is a type of inflammation of the placental villi, which occurs due to unknown reasons. In most cases, the inflammation occurs in a term placenta. VUE is seen in 5-15% of the placentas
  • The placenta is an organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall. It is a disc shaped reddish brown structure that connects the fetus to the mother through the umbilical cord. The umbilical cord contains two umbilical arteries and one umbilical vein
  • The normal function of placenta is to supply nutrients and oxygen to the fetus from the mother’s blood and remove wastes from the fetal body
  • The chorion and amnion are placental membranes. The chorion is the membrane that is present between the growing fetus and the mother. The amnion closely covers and protects the developing embryochorion is the membrane that is present between the growing fetus and the mother. The amnion closely covers and protects the developing embryoembryochorion is the membrane that is present between the growing fetus and the mother. The amnion closely covers and protects the developing embryo
  • The placenta also contains chorionic villi, which are the structures that sprout from the .chorion Their purpose is to increase the contact between the mother and fetuschorion. Their purpose is to increase the contact between the mother and fetusfetuschorion. Their purpose is to increase the contact between the mother and fetus
  • Villitis of Unknown Etiology may be influenced by factors such as maternal infertility, repeated miscarriages, or autoimmune disorders. It can lead to complications such as intrauterine growth retardation, cerebral palsy, and even fetal death
  • Currently, there is no definitive treatment for the condition, however the prognosis of Villitis of Unknown Etiology is generally excellent in a majority of cases

Please find comprehensive information on Villitis of Unknown Etiology regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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