Distribution of cord inflammation in cases with clinical suspicion of chorioamnionitis

DISCUSSION: Inflammatory reaction can occur variably throughout the length of the umbilical cord and chorionic plate vessels, with greater inflammation seen in the distal cord section. We affirm the current Amsterdam recommendation of submitting at least two cross sections of the cord representing proximal and distal sites and two sections from placental parenchyma to facilitate the identification of FIR.PMID:38682843
Source: Malaysian Journal of Pathology - Category: Pathology Authors: Source Type: research