Histopathological evaluation of products of conception in sporadic and recurrent abortions

Abstract

Background and study aims: Fetal histopathology testing is an essential and common part of care for women experiencing miscarriage in the early stages of pregnancy. The study is being carried out to find out the prevalence of chronic histiocytic intervillositis among sporadic & recurrent miscarriage, as well as to evaluate the histological characteristics of products of conception in both types of miscarriage. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study had been conducted at Women Health Hospital of Assiut University. A total of 300 womens were recruited. Results: Histopathological diagnosis in the current study was product of conception, no product of conception, partial mole and complete mole in 245 (81.7%), 45 (15%), 8 (2.7%) and 2 (0.70%) patients, respectively. Conclusion : The prevelance of CHIV in the current study was rare. So, the need for histopathological evaluation of product of conception for CHIV is controversial. Multiple centers studies with cost analysis are warranted to assess the benefit of this issue.