Hydatidiform mole is a rare abnormal pregnancy where the placental tissue grows too quickly, forming a mass inside the uterus. It occurs when problems arise during fertilization. There are two types: partial mole, where some fetal development also occurs, and complete mole, where only placental tissue develops. Symptoms include abnormal uterine growth, nausea, bleeding, and sometimes hyperthyroidism. Diagnosis involves ultrasound and medical tests. Treatment is usually suction curettage to remove the mole tissue, with follow up to monitor hormone levels and ensure the tissue does not return. In rare cases it can develop into gestational trophoblastic neoplasia, a rare type of cancer.
Hydatidiform mole is a rare abnormal pregnancy where the placental tissue grows too quickly, forming a mass inside the uterus. It occurs when problems arise during fertilization. There are two types: partial mole, where some fetal development also occurs, and complete mole, where only placental tissue develops. Symptoms include abnormal uterine growth, nausea, bleeding, and sometimes hyperthyroidism. Diagnosis involves ultrasound and medical tests. Treatment is usually suction curettage to remove the mole tissue, with follow up to monitor hormone levels and ensure the tissue does not return. In rare cases it can develop into gestational trophoblastic neoplasia, a rare type of cancer.
Hydatidiform mole is a rare abnormal pregnancy where the placental tissue grows too quickly, forming a mass inside the uterus. It occurs when problems arise during fertilization. There are two types: partial mole, where some fetal development also occurs, and complete mole, where only placental tissue develops. Symptoms include abnormal uterine growth, nausea, bleeding, and sometimes hyperthyroidism. Diagnosis involves ultrasound and medical tests. Treatment is usually suction curettage to remove the mole tissue, with follow up to monitor hormone levels and ensure the tissue does not return. In rare cases it can develop into gestational trophoblastic neoplasia, a rare type of cancer.
Hydatidiform mole is a rare abnormal pregnancy where the placental tissue grows too quickly, forming a mass inside the uterus. It occurs when problems arise during fertilization. There are two types: partial mole, where some fetal development also occurs, and complete mole, where only placental tissue develops. Symptoms include abnormal uterine growth, nausea, bleeding, and sometimes hyperthyroidism. Diagnosis involves ultrasound and medical tests. Treatment is usually suction curettage to remove the mole tissue, with follow up to monitor hormone levels and ensure the tissue does not return. In rare cases it can develop into gestational trophoblastic neoplasia, a rare type of cancer.
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Hydatidiform mole is a rare mass or growth that forms inside the womb (uterus) at the beginning of a pregnancy !t is a type of gestational trophoblastic disease ("#$) % cancerous form of "#$ is called choriocarcinoma Causes Hydatidiform mole& or molar pregnancy& results from over-production of the tissue that is supposed to develop into the placenta #he placenta feeds the fetus during pregnancy 'ith a molar pregnancy& the tissues develop into an abnormal growth& called a mass #here are two types( Partial molar pregnancy( #here is an abnormal placenta and some fetal development )omplete molar pregnancy( #here is an abnormal placenta but no fetus Both forms are due to problems during fertili*ation #he e+act cause of fertili*ation problems is unknown % diet low in protein& animal fat& and vitamin % may play a role Symptoms %bnormal growth of the womb (uterus) o ,+cessive growth in about half of cases o Smaller-than-e+pected growth in about a third of cases -ausea and vomiting that may be severe enough to re.uire a hospital stay /aginal bleeding in pregnancy during the first 0 months of pregnancy Symptoms of hyperthyroidism o Heat intolerance o 1oose stools o 2apid heart rate o 2estlessness& nervousness o Skin warmer and more moist than usual o #rembling hands o 3ne+plained weight loss Symptoms similar to preeclampsia that occur in the 4st trimester or early 5nd trimester -- this is almost always a sign of a hydatidiform mole& because preeclampsia is e+tremely rare this early in a normal pregnancy o High blood pressure o Swelling in feet& ankles& legs Exams and Tests % pelvic e+amination may show signs similar to a normal pregnancy& but the si*e of the womb may be abnormal and the baby6s heart sounds are absent #here may be some vaginal bleeding % pregnancy ultrasound will show an abnormal placenta with or without some development of a baby #ests may include( H)" blood test )hest +-ray )# or 72! of the abdomen )omplete blood count Blood clotting tests 8idney and liver function tests Treatment !f your doctor suspects a molar pregnancy& a suction curettage ($ and )) may be performed % hysterectomy may be an option for older women who do not wish to become pregnant in the future %fter treatment& serum H)" level will be followed !t is important to avoid pregnancy and to use a reliable contraceptive for 9 - 45 months after treatment for a molar pregnancy #his allows for accurate testing to be sure that the abnormal tissue does not grow back 'omen who get pregnant too soon after a molar pregnancy have a high risk of having another molar pregnancy Outlook (Prognosis) 7ore than :;< of hydatidiform moles are benign (noncancerous) #reatment is usually successful )lose follow-up by your doctor is important %fter treatment& use effective contraception for at least 9 - 45 months to avoid pregnancy !n some cases& hydatidiform moles develop into invasive moles #hese can grow deep into the uterine wall and cause bleeding or other complications !n a few cases& a hydatidiform mole develops into a choriocarcinoma #his is a fast-growing cancerous form of gestational trophoblastic disease Possible Complications 1ung problems may occur after a $ and ) if the mother6s uterus is larger than 49 weeks gestational si*e )omplications of molar pregnancy include( Preeclampsia #hyroid problems 7olar pregnancy that continues or comes back )omplications related to the surgery to remove a molar pregnancy include( ,+cessive bleeding Side effects of anesthesia Alternatie !ames Hydatid mole= 7olar pregnancy "eferences )opeland 1>& 1andon 7B 7alignant diseases and pregnancy !n( "abbe S"& -iebyl >2& Simpson >1& eds Obstetrics - Normal and Problem Pregnancies 9th ed Philadelphia& Pa( ,lsevier Saunders= 5;45(chap ?@ "oldstein $P& Berkowit* 2S "estational trophoblastic disease !n( %beloff 7$& %rmitage >A& -iederhuber >,& 8astan 7B& 7c8enna '"& eds Abeloffs Clinical Oncology ?th ed Philadelphia& Pa( ,lsevier )hurchill 1ivingstone= 5;;:(chap B? 8avanagh >>& "ershenson $7 "estational trophoblastic disease( hydatidiform mole& nonmetastatic and metastatic gestational trophoblastic tumor( diagnosis and management !n( 8at* /1& 1ent* "7& 1obo 2%& "ershenson $7& eds Comprehensive Gynecology 9th ed Philadelphia& Pa( ,lsevier 7osby= 5;45(chap 0C #pdate $ate% &&'(')*&) 3pdated by( Susan Storck& 7$& D%)A"& )hief& ,astside $epartment of Abstetrics and "ynecology& "roup Health )ooperative of Puget Sound& Bellevue& 'ashington= )linical #eaching Daculty& $epartment of Abstetrics and "ynecology& 3niversity of 'ashington School of 7edicine %lso reviewed by %$%7 Health Solutions& ,bi+& !nc& ,ditorial #eam( $avid Eieve& 7$& 7H%& $avid 2 ,lt*& Stephanie Slon& and -issi 'ang