Abstract

Background: Placenta is like a diary of gestational life. It is the vital organ for developing fetus, and it is also the most accessible organ of human body. Pregnancy complications such as hypertension, diabetes, and anemia are reflected in a significant way. Placental examination is helpful to plan a safe pregnancy and a healthy baby outcome at its end.
Objective: Tostudymorphometricdifferencesofplacentainnormalpregnancyandpregnancy-inducedhypertension(PIH).
Materials and Methods: A total of 100 placentas (50 from normal pregnancy and 50 from PIH group) were collected. Parameters such as weight, volume, thickness, diameter, and area were noted and their means were calculated. These parameters were divided into different ranges. From the weight of the baby and that of the placenta, fetoplacental weight ratio and placental coefficient were calculated.
Results: The mean placental weight, area, volume, diameter, and thickness were lower in the PIH group. Weight,volume, 2 area,diameter,andthicknessincontrolgrouprangefrom420to560g,380to550cc,204.4to346cm ,17to21cm,1.7to 2 2.3 cm, respectively,andthoseinPIHgroup range from200 to510g, 190to500 cc,132.7to 247.3cm ,13to18cm, and 1.2 to 2 cm, respectively. Conclusion: The range of morphometric parameters is comparatively lower in PIH group than in control group. The mean birthweightandfetoplacentalweightratioishigherincontrolgroup.TheplacentalcoefficientwassignificantlyhigherinPIH group.