Pathology of the Human Embryo and Previable Fetus An Atlas

This book is designed primarily for anatomic pathologists to facilitate their task of accurately diagnosing embryos and fetuses. A detailed examination of the products of spontaneous and induced abortions is necessary for accurate genetic counseling and for establishing the risk for specific abnorma...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Kalousek, Dagmar K., Fitch, Naomi (Author), Paradice, Barbara A. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 1990, 1990
Edition:1st ed. 1990
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • A. Normal Embryonic and Fetal Development
  • I. Fertilization to the End of the Eighth Week
  • II. Previable Fetal and Placental Development
  • B. Abortion and Specimen Examination
  • III. Abortion
  • IV. Principles of Early Abortion Specimen Examination
  • V. Principles of Late Abortion Specimen Examination
  • C. Pathology of Embryonic, Fetal, and Placental Development
  • VI. Common Morphologic Defects in Embryos and Fetuses
  • VII. Intrauterine Infections
  • VIII. Chromosomal Abnormalities and Embryonic Phenotype
  • IX. Chromosome Abnormalities and Phenotype in Previable Fetuses
  • X. Placental Abnormalities
  • Appendices
  • I. Confirmation of Prenatal Diagnosis
  • References
  • Color Plates
  • II. Specimen Evaluation and Collection