Fetal thrombotic vasculopathy

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Fetal thrombotic vasculopathy
Intermediate magnification micrograph of the placental disc showing a thrombosed fetal vein, as may be seen in fetal thrombotic vasculopathy. H&E stain.
SpecialtyPathology

Fetal thrombotic vasculopathy is a chronic disorder characterized by thrombosis in the fetus leading to vascular obliteration and hypoperfusion.

It is associated with cerebral palsy and stillbirth.[1]

It is more common in women who have diabetes mellitus.

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