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Perinatal Pathology - Overview |
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The perinatal pathology unit is the first and only one of its kinds in
India and one of the finest in Asia. Autopsy and perinatal pathology have
immense value in determining causes of fetal abnormality and loss. This
information helps for counseling and planning subsequent pregnancy. Over
the last decade 6130 perinatal pathological have been performed at MediScan.
The increasing use of this facility exemplifies its value in fetal care. |
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A perinatal pathology examination includes:
Fetal radiology
Histopathology
An examination of the fetus in cases of lethal anomalies / unexplained
IUFD
Placental examination |
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Partial / selective autopsy of affected organs alone can be organized
on request. |
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The technical team |
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Dr. Lata Murlidhar
Dr. Poornima Ramkumar |
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Activities |
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a. Post mortem analysis of the preserved fetus to give
a possible diagnosis to the affected families. The tests consist of
- Gross - external and internal
- Fetal radiographs
- Histopathologic examination of all possible and necessary tissues.
b. Research and Academic activities simultaneously to try
to find answers to unsolved mysteries in the fetus and neonate
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