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What is the value of sending placental pathology in neonatal patients who have suffered an in-utero arterial ischemic stroke?

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Neurology · University of California Davis

Placenta is most helpful in defining whether there has been an infection (chorioamnionitis). It's also helpful in determining if there have been any clots or thromboses. I have attached articles for reference.

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