Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Placenta is an essential materno‐fetal organ that fulfills wide range of fundamental functions for maintenance of pregnancy. All the Eutherian mammals possess definitive placenta for nourishing their young in intrauterine life. Its complex vascular system that allows transfer of nutrients and oxygen between maternal and fetal circuits, therefore successful development, growth and maturity of placenta is vital for fetal growth and survival. Placenta depicts the intra‐uterine condition of an infant, thus gross examination of placenta gives us the idea of factors endangering the fetus in perinatal life. Although normal standards have been established, very few studies are present on morphology of placenta in North Karnataka population. The present study was carried out to observe any gross morphological change in placenta of normal individuals in North Karnataka region. Hundred placenta were carried to study area‐ Dept of Anatomy, Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Kalaburagi from labor room and OT of Sangameshwar Hospital attached to the college, washed and blot dried. Maximum diameter was noted, radius obtained and surface area was calculated using the formula. Placental weight was recorded by measuring on the weighing machine. Cord attachments were noted. 92% of placenta were circular and 8% were oval in shape. Diameter was <15 cms in 6%, 16‐ 20 cms in 75%, >21cms in 9%. Surface area was 100‐200 cms2 in 9%, 201‐300 cms2 in 64%, 301‐400 cms2 in 25%, >401 cms2 in 2%. Placental weight was between 300‐400 gms in 19%, 401‐500 gms in 46% and >501 gms in 35%. Umbilical cord insertion on fetal surface was found to be central‐54%, Paracentral‐27% and Peripheral‐19%. From the study we know that average placental parameters are within normal ranges. Morphometric analysis of placenta with its clinical relevance proves to be useful in the early assessment of placental insufficiency and also the state of fetal well being. Placenta, umbilcal cord, fetal surface, placental weight.
How to cite this article:
N. Archana Kotli, S. Sangeeta Patil and Sarita Sylvia. Morphological Study of Human Placenta in North Karnataka Region.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2024.2.91.94
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