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Candida Chorioamnionitis in Mothers with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Report of Two Cases

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  • Elia Shazniza Shaaya

    (Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia)

  • Siti Atiqah Abdul Halim

    (Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia)

  • Ka Wen Leong

    (Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia)

  • Kevin Boon Ping Ku

    (Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia)

  • Pei Shan Lim

    (Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia)

  • Geok Chin Tan

    (Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia)

  • Yin Ping Wong

    (Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia)

Abstract

Background: Candida chorioamnionitis is rarely encountered, even though vulvovaginal candidiasis incidence is about 15%. Interestingly, it has characteristic gross and histological findings on the umbilical cord that are not to be missed. Case Report: We report two cases of Candida chorioamnionitis with presence of multiple yellowish and red spots of the surface of the umbilical cord. Microscopically, these consist of microabscesses with evidence of fungal yeasts and pseudohyphae. The yeasts and pseudohyphae were highlighted by periodic acid– Schiff and Grocott methenamine silver histochemical stains. Both cases were associated with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus. Discussion: Peripheral funisitis is a characteristic feature of Candida chorioamnionitis. It is associated with high risk of adverse perinatal and neonatal outcomes, such as preterm delivery, stillbirth and neonatal death. We recommend careful examination of the umbilical cord of mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus.

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  • Elia Shazniza Shaaya & Siti Atiqah Abdul Halim & Ka Wen Leong & Kevin Boon Ping Ku & Pei Shan Lim & Geok Chin Tan & Yin Ping Wong, 2021. "Candida Chorioamnionitis in Mothers with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Report of Two Cases," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(14), pages 1-6, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:14:p:7450-:d:593119
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    1. Yin Ping Wong & Geok Chin Tan & Siti Zarqah Omar & Muaatamarulain Mustangin & Yogesh Singh & Madhuri S. Salker & Nor Haslinda Abd Aziz & Mohamad Nasir Shafiee, 2022. "SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Pregnancy: Placental Histomorphological Patterns, Disease Severity and Perinatal Outcomes," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(15), pages 1-15, August.

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