Placental hemangioma

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https://dx.doi.org/10.18565/aig.2023.219

Frolova E.A., Tumanova U.N., Shchegolev A.I.
Academician V.I. Kulakov National Medical Research Centre for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia

The article presents the analysis of the literature data on the role of placental hemangioma. Hemangioma refers to rare benign non-trophoblastic tumors of the placenta and it can have several synonyms. According to the literature, the diagnosis and risk of complications depend on the size of the tumor. The diagnosis is made prenatally on the basis of ultrasound imaging of a round-shaped hypoechoic formation with relatively clear boundaries of a homogeneous or heterogeneous structure located on the fetal surface of the placenta. The use of color Doppler ultrasonography makes it possible to visualize the feeding vessels included in this formation and peri-tumor diffuse vascularization. The variability of the histological structure and immunohistochemical characteristics of the tumor are noted. Complications include the development of uteroplacental insufficiency, polyhydramnios, preeclampsia, fetal distress, placental abruption, preterm birth, fetal death or artificial termination of pregnancy. Large and giant hemangiomas (more than 4–5 cm) may require medical interventions aimed at tumor devascularization.
Conclusion: Though placental hemangioma occurs rarely, it is characterized by an increased risk of complications and adverse outcomes for both the mother and the fetus.

Authors’ contributions: Frolova E.A. – search for publications, obtaining data for analysis, processing and analysis of the material on the topic, writing the text of the article; Tumanova U.N. – processing and analysis of the material on the topic, writing the text of the article; Shchegolev A.I. – search for publications, editing the text.
Conflicts of interest: Authors declare lack of the possible conflicts of interests.
Funding: The study was conducted without sponsorship.
For citation: Frolova E.A., Tumanova U.N., Shchegolev A.I. Placental hemangioma.
Akusherstvo i Ginekologiya/Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2023; (12): 32-38 (in Russian)
https://dx.doi.org/10.18565/aig.2023.219

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hemangioma

chorangioma

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Received 11.09.2023

Accepted 10.11.2023

Ekaterina A. Frolova, pathologist of the 2nd Pathology Department, Academician V.I. Kulakov National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology, Ministry of Health of Russia, https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2976-7128, 117997, Russia, Moscow, Ac. Oparina str., 4.
Uliana N. Tumanova, Dr. Med. Sci., Leading Researcher at the 2nd Pathology Department, Academician V.I. Kulakov National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology, Ministry of Health of Russia, u.n.tumanova@yandex.ru, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0924-6555, 117997, Russia, Moscow, Ac. Oparina str., 4.
Alexander I. Shchegolev, Dr. Med. Sci., Professor, Head of the 2nd Pathology Department, Academician V.I. Kulakov National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology, Ministry of Health of Russia, ashegolev@oparina4.ru, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2111-1530, 117997, Russia, Moscow, Ac. Oparina str., 4.

Placental hemangioma

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