A Cross-Sectional Study Comparing Placental Characteristics in Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension and Sickle Cell Anaemia

This study offered a comprehensive comparison of placental changes in pregnancies affected by PIH and SCA. It identified both structural abnormalities in terms of placental weight, volume, and surface area and distinctive pathological features like infarctions, calcifications, syncytial knot formation, and fibrin deposits in the placenta. When compared to control groups, these findings strongly suggest that placental dysfunction is a key contributor to the adverse outcomes associated with these high-risk pregnancies.