Chorioangioma

Chorioangioma •This is a cross section of the placenta and umbilical cord. •Note the large red, round tumor(white arrows)located at the base of the umbilical cord (UC). The uninvolved cord is markedly edematous. •Note how the tumor presses up against the chorionic plate (yellow arrow) (Description By:Melinda Sanders, M.D. ) (Image Contrib. by: UCHC )