pregnancy

Products of conception

The term products of conception refers to the tissues that result from a pregnancy, including the embryo or fetus, placenta, and membranes. These tissues are typically found in the uterus and support the development of the embryo or fetus during pregnancy. When does a pathologist examine products of conception? Products of conception are examined by …
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Implantation site

The implantation site refers to the location in the uterus where a fertilized egg attaches and embeds into the uterine lining, starting the process of pregnancy. This is where the placenta will develop to support the growing fetus. The implantation site may be described in a pathology report when a pathologist examines products of conception (tissues from …
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