Missed abortion in the 11-21-week period: Fetal autopsy and placental histopathological analysis of 794 cases.

Introduction: Missed abortion (MA) is a type of miscarriage with multiple etiological factors that refers to fetal death with a failure of the retained intrauterine product of conception to be discharged spontaneously. Currently fetal death in missed abortion is categorized according to three main causes: Fetal, placental, and maternal factors. The aim of the current study was to contribute and increase knowledge in clinical practice of late first and second trimester MA (Gestational age: week 11 + 0 - week 20 + 6).