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Fetus or newborn affected by placental infarction
Link to WHO Definition
Fetus or newborn affected by placental infarction – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/2044238008
Placental infarction is the formation of localised areas of ischemic villous necrosis, usually due to vasospasm of the maternal circulation. The affected regions of the placenta are incompetent, and lead to placental insufficiency if the infarcts are severe.