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VOL. 2, ISSUE 9 (2015)
Study of Shape of Placenta and Its Relation to Placental Weight in Normal and Diabetic Pregnancies
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Vandana Tiwari, Punita Manik, A.K. Pankaj, Amita Pandey, Archana Rani
Abstract
Introduction: The fetus, placenta and mother constitute a triad of contributors to pregnancy outcome. The diabetic pregnancy affects maternal health as well as architecture and functions of the placenta.
Aim: To study the shape and weight of placenta in diabetic mothers and compare them with normal pregnancies.
Material and methods: : A prospective observational study was carried out on 70 placenta (20 placenta from Control Group and 50 placenta from Diabetic Group) from August 2013 to July 2014 in the Department of Anatomy, King George’s Medical University (K.G.M.U.) UP, Lucknow.
Results: Majority of diabetic mothers had circular placenta (52%), however, majority of controls showed oval placenta (70%). The study also revealed increase in placental weight of diabetic mothers as compared to controls.
Conclusion: The placenta with diabetic mothers significantly differs from normal pregnancies which may be associated with alteration in physiological functioning of placenta and ultimately fetal outcome.rn
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Pages:666-669
How to cite this article:
Vandana Tiwari, Punita Manik, A.K. Pankaj, Amita Pandey, Archana Rani "Study of Shape of Placenta and Its Relation to Placental Weight in Normal and Diabetic Pregnancies". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 2, Issue 9, 2015, Pages 666-669
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