Prospective study assesses delayed villous maturation and perinatal outcomes in GDM pregnancies, suggesting implications for maternal and fetal health.
Background & Objective: Delayed Villous Maturation (DVM) is a histological hallmark in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) pregnancies commonly observed after 36 weeks of gestation. It is associated with perinatal morbidity and mortality. Our study aims to assess DVM in the term placentas of GDM pregnancies and its association with its perinatal outcomes compared to normal pregnancies. Methods: A total of 120 term placentae from GDM and normal pregnancies were collected from the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department for one year and subjected to histopathological examination to evaluate DVM and its association with placental morphology and perinatal outcomes. Results: The current study found statistically significant increased presence of DVM in GDM placentas and its association with placental weight, diameter, maternal weight, glycated haemoglobin and foetal weight. The present study also observed presence of DVM with chorangiosis in a GDM placenta.
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