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Original Article

Adrenocortical Heterotopia in the Placenta

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Pages 51-56 | Received 27 Apr 1994, Accepted 05 May 1994, Published online: 09 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

We report two cases of term third-trimester placentas with microscopic nodules of cells histopathologically identical to adrenocortical tissue. Adrenocortical tissue within the placenta is exceedingly rare, with only one previous case reported. We discuss the possible histogenesis of this entity.

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