Journal
PLACENTA
Volume 104, Issue -, Pages 261-266Publisher
W B SAUNDERS CO LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2021.01.012
Keywords
SARS-CoV-2; Placental pathology; Placentitis; Histiocytic intervillositis; Vertical transmission
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SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy can lead to placental infection, posing a threat to the fetus, though this situation is relatively rare.
We present a case of third trimester pregnancy complicated by SARS-CoV-2 infection and subsequent reduced fetal movements, resulting in emergency Caesarean delivery with demonstrable placental SARS-CoV-2 placentitis. We show through illustration of this case and literature review that SARS-Co-V-2 placentitis is an uncommon but readily recognisable complication of maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection that may be a marker of potential vertical transmission and that may have the capacity to cause fetal compromise through a direct injurious effect on the placenta.
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