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Please - A question concerning pathology report on products of conception

From: Maggie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 19 Jul 2003 12:40:35 -0500 (CDT)

At Fri, 18 Jul 2003, Maggie wrote: >
>My pathology report said that the "placental villi shows some sclerosis
>and some degenerative features. There are no cisterns identified."
>
>I was just wondering, since the ultrasound showed that it was about 5
>wks, but I was actually at 11 wks - in other words it had been dead for
>6 wks already - could that be why the placental villi showed some
>sclerosis? (Sorry this sounds gross) I know when I was handling what
>appeared to be part of the sack, it seemed tougher than I thought it
>would have been. I thought the placenta would be very soft. So was it
>decaying and that's why it was hard? I'm trying to understand if this
>was "normal" considering the circumstances, or if it gives clues to what
>caused the miscarriage.
>
>Also, if anyone can explain to me why they would look for "cisterns", I
>would appreciate it (not a word I've ever assocated with reproductive
>parts).
>
>Thanks AGAIN to everyone for sharing their knowledge.

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