This expert volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series is an excellent point-of-care resource for practitioners at all levels of experience and training. Covering all aspects of placental pathology and the critical role the placenta plays in the unique interface between mother and fetus, this volume incorporates the most up-to-date scientific and technical knowledge to provide a comprehensive overview of all key issues relevant to today’s practice. Richly illustrated and easy to use, the third edition of Diagnostic Pathology: Placenta is a visually stunning, one-stop resource for every practicing pathologist, fellow, resident, or student as an ideal day-to-day reference or as a reliable training resource, and is useful to even the most experienced placental pathologist for diagnostic criteria, grading, and relevance of placental tissue samples.

• Covers all areas of placental pathology, with clear and concise information on gross and microscopic changes of the placenta, common diagnoses, and placental evaluation in special circumstances


• Provides expert guidance on key topics such as maternal mortality, placental pathology constellations, and typical clinical correlates; pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, and multiple gestation; and the pathology of disorders of placental implantation and the postpartum hysterectomy


• Includes detailed, up-to-date information on maternal COVID-19 and placental pathology, including SARS-CoV-2 placentitis, and new chapters on fetal hydrops, common placental associations with stillbirth, second trimester demise, and more


• Contains significantly updated information throughout, including new content, images, and references to reflect the most current diagnoses and provide ease for daily case sign-out


• Features more than 1,450 images both in print and online, including histology and gross pathology images, full-color medical illustrations, clinical photographs, and radiology images to help practicing and in-training pathologists reach a confident diagnosis


• Employs consistently templated chapters, bulleted content, key facts, annotated images, reference tables for placental evaluation, sample templates for gross and microscopic placental description, and an extensive index for quick, expert reference at the point of care


• Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

Updates for the 3e include· SARS Co-V2 placental pathology in expansions to the existing infections diseases section. SARS-CoV-2 Placentitis is an entirely new diagnosis associated with stillbirth and fetal distress and will be covered in as much detail as possible to help guide prognosis for patients· NEW chapter on Fetal Hydrops· NEW chapter on Common Placental Associations with Stillbirths· NEW chapter on Second Trimester Demise· NEW: Interactive programs included in the eBook which enable pathologists to enter weight or measurements of the placenta to get the appropriate percentages. Includes a component for determining fetal measurements and organ weights that can tell you if growth is appropriate for age or is small or large for the age of the fetus