Mixed chorangioma of the placental disk of a 29-year-old pregnant woman: A case report with literature review

Eziagu UB; Wemimo RM; Ndukwe CO; Kudamnya IJ; Utuk NM; Oyewumi AO; Eziagu ED; Chibuike IO

doi:10.61386/imj.v17i1.387

Authors

Eziagu UB Department of Histopathology, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, P.M.B. 1136, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Wemimo RM Department of Pathology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State
Ndukwe CO Department of Anatomic Pathology and Forensic Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka/Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria
Kudamnya IJ Department of Histopathology, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Utuk NM Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Oyewumi AO Department of Histopathology, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Eziagu ED Living Word Missions Hospital, Aba, Abia State, Nigeria
Chibuike IO Department of Histopathology, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61386/imj.v17i1.387

Keywords:

Chorangioma, Placental Hemangioma, placental neoplasm, placental disk, placental abnormalities, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes

Abstract

A Chorangioma is a rare benign non-trophoblastic placental vascular neoplasm that develops from the placental primitive chorionic mesenchyme. It happens in 1% of pregnancies. Because Chorangioma may hurt the health of both the mother and the fetus, it is crucial to distinguish it from other placental disorders. In this article, we present a case study of an incidental Mixed Chorangioma variant found in a 29-year-old mother's placental disk during routine histopathological examinations as part of a large-scale prospective histopathological survey of the placenta in a tertiary healthcare facility in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. In addition, we offer a comprehensive overview of the existing literature on Chorangiomas, focusing on their pathology, clinical importance, and treatment. This article aims to advance the understanding of Chorangiomas and increase clinicians' and pathologists' awareness of the need for early detection and suitable treatment.