Placenta shows unremarkable histologic features, no evidence of infarcts, calcification, villitis or amnionitis. No evidence of viral inclusions or other inflammations. No evidence of atypia or malignancy.
A primigravida pregnancy (G1P0+0) at 22 weeks of gestation complicated by sudden intrauterine fetal death, with the placenta submitted for histopathological examination.
Two soft tissue pieces collectively measured 3x2.2x1 cm, having spongy cut section, totally embedded.
Placenta (22 weeks gestation, intrauterine fetal demise):