Embryo losses. Atlas

Abstract

Histologic examination of abortive material is the basic approach to identify the etiology of miscarriage. Morphological diagnostics in case of embryo loss makes it possible to draw up the plan to fully prepare the woman for future pregnancy, whether spontaneous or after fertility treatment, increasing the chance of a favorable outcome. This educational book contains the data from various studies of the endometrium and abortive material undertaken at the Ott Research Institute of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductology. Histology illustrations are supplemented with images of immunohistochemical studies and confocal laser scanning microscopy photos, as well as detailed text descriptions. Images can be viewed in the atlas, with QR codes linking to high-resolution electronic photos. This edition highlights the features of endometrial structural changes related to different modes of conception, the details of assessing abortive material, trophoblast chromosomal abnormalities, anembryony, hydatidiform mole, choriocarcinoma, as well as examination of embryo losses of various origins. The atlas is intended for pathologists, obstetrician-gynecologists and heads of women’s health clinics, perinatal centers, gynecological departments of general hospitals, fertility specialists, clinical laboratory diagnostics specialists, fellows and heads of departments of obstetrics and gynecology, pathological anatomy, students of all forms of continuous medical education, graduate students and clinical residents.