Publications by authors named "Ena Basic"
Differences in Placental Pathologic Features by Trimester of Infection with SARS-CoV-2.
Pediatr Dev Pathol
May 2025
Introduction: We describe placental findings associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy and any differences between trimester of infection.
Methods: We included 314 pregnant patients who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy and had their placenta submitted for pathology examination. Trimester of infection was based on the gestational age at the time of infection.
Article Synopsis
- Placental examination is key for understanding preterm birth (PTB) and this study compares the diagnoses made by general surgical pathologists (GSP) and a perinatal pathologist (PP) for preterm placentas from 2009 to 2018.
- The analysis of 331 placentas revealed that GSPs often missed significant findings, with nearly half having no diagnoses, while the PP identified more cases of acute inflammation and other issues.
- Overall, there was a lack of agreement between GSP and PP diagnoses for most placental conditions, highlighting the need for educational improvements and changes to enhance the reliability of placental pathology reports.