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Pathophysiology Of Hydatidiform Mole
A hydatidiform mole is a rare mass or growth that forms inside the uterus at the beginning of a pregnancy. It is a type of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD).
See also:
Gestational trophoblastic disease -
Choriocarcinoma (a cancerous form of GTD)
Alternative Names
Hydatid mole; Molar pregnancy
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
A hydatidiform mole, or molar pregnancy, results from over-production of the tissue that is supposed to develop into the placenta. The placenta normally feeds a...
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