Insights into Placental Pathology

Dear Colleagues,

Placental pathology is playing an increasingly central role in understanding and defining gestational diseases. In 2016, the Amsterdam Placental Workshop Consensus Statement significantly advanced the field by promoting standardized sampling methods and diagnostic criteria, fostering a shared clinicopathological framework. Alongside improvements in prenatal diagnostics and more precise pathological assessments, there is growing interest in the physiopathology and developmental biology of the placenta, both as an active area of research and as a key component of routine diagnostic practice.

This Special Issue invites contributions from multidisciplinary investigators, including original research and review articles, with the aim of elucidating the physiopathological and developmental mechanisms underlying placental pathology. Particular emphasis is placed on enhancing our understanding of the clinical and pathological mechanisms underlying gestational diseases, with the goal of supporting the development of improved diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

Additionally, the histopathological examination of the placenta is of crucial importance not only in clinical settings but also in forensic investigations, where it can provide valuable insights into causes of adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Dr. Vincenzo Arena
Guest Editor

Dr. Eleonora Nardi
Guest Editor Assistant

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