The growing body of evidence linking placental physiology and brain development has led to the emergence of a new field coined “neuroplacentology” Disease processes affecting the placenta can have a major influence on overall fetal circulatory function and specifically blood flow to the CNS. In addition, the placenta also plays an important role as an endocrine and immune protective organ. The aim of this review is to describe the main abnormal placental phenotypes according to the 2016 Amsterdam pathological classification and the role of abnormal placenta in neurodevelopmental disorders. The placenta-mediated mechanisms of perinatal brain injury are varied, ranging from poor protection to hypoxia. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2026 Annual Meeting , 2026

Authors: Rebollo Polo Monica, Planas Roman Silvia, Nadal Alfons, Perez Cruz Miriam, Eixarch Roca Elisenda, Planells Mariana, Gómez-chiari Marta

Keywords: Placenta, Fetal Brain MRI, IVIM