Title: Reduced Maternal Cotyledons in Placenta of PIH
Authors: Dr Rakesh Kumar Shukla, Dr R.K Srivastava, Dr Archana Mishra, Dr Ranjan Kumar Dixit
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i8.86
Abstract
Background: The placenta reflect the status of maternal hypertension as it is mirror of maternal and fetal health.
Aim: The aim of this original research article is to present status of maternal cotyledons in placenta of Pregnancy induced hypertensive women compare to Normotensive women.
Method: This study was done in Rama Medical College Kanpur. Placentas from forty cases of PIH and forty cases of normotensive women delivered collected and studied.
Result: Macroscopic study revealed that compare to normotensive women’s placenta, PIH women’s have lower number of maternal cotyledons.
Conclusion: - Hypertension during the pregnancy lead to reduced number of maternal cotyledons.
Key Words: - PIH, Preeclampsia, Eclampsia, Placenta, Pregnancy, Hypertension, Maternal Cotyledon.
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