Q: Which specialist doctor to consult for Chronic Histiocytic Intervillositis?
A: You should consult a Gynecologist for Chronic Histiocytic Intervillositis.
Q: What does Histiocytosis mean?
A: A histiocyte is a type of immune cell that is normally found throughout the body, but is especially common in the bone marrow, blood, skin, liver, lungs, lymph nodes, and spleen. In histiocytosis, the histiocytes invade tissues that are not typically home to them and harm them.
Q: What is Villitis of Unknown Etiology and how common is it?
A: Villitis of Unknown Etiology (VUE), is a serious pattern of placental injury that primarily affects term placentas. Even though it has some traits with viral villitis, it has distinct clinical and histologic features. It is a frequent lesion that impacts 5% to 15% of placentas.
Q: What are the three most common placental abnormalities?
A: The three most common placental abnormalities are placental disorders are called placenta previa, placenta accreta, placenta increta or percreta. Among these the most common placental anomalies in terms of position and anatomy are low-lying placentas, placenta previa, and abnormally invasive placentas. Due to substantial blood loss prior to, during, or after delivery, these diseases can have serious effects on the mother and fetus.
Q: How do I keep my placenta healthy?
A: During pregnancy, the recommended iron intake almost doubles. Thus, iron-rich vegetables like spinach, broccoli, and kale are essential for pregnant women. Low iron levels can cause a deficit and obstruct the delivery of nutrients and oxygen to the placenta.
Q: What percentage of Placental Abruptions are fatal?
A: Premature placental detachment before delivery, or placental abruption, is frequently a serious obstetric emergency for the fetus and is linked to significant congenital abnormalities, stillbirth, hypoxia, and preterm. Life-threatening complications can result from placental abruption for both the mother and the fetus. Placental abruption can cause the mother to go into shock because of blood loss. 10% of babies die during pregnancy due to placental abruption.
Q: What leads to placental inflammation?
A: Lymphocytes, plasma cells, and/or macrophages infiltrate the placenta in chronic inflammatory lesions, which can be caused by immunological responses (maternal anti-fetal rejection) or infections (viral, bacterial, or parasitic).
Q: How can you tell if your placenta has a damage?
A: Doctors may prescribe to check for placental insufficiency by doing an ultrasound to examine the fetus' size and placental characteristics, such as calcium deposits or placental thickness. A non-stressful fetal test that keeps track of the infant's heartbeat and contractions is also done.
