Abstract:Hydatidiform mole (H. mole), a gestational trophoblastic disease, is common in the Philippines. In general, the differentiation between complete hydatidiform mole and partial hydatidiform mole is based on morphologic evaluation via routine H&E. The problem lies on the lack of a standard criteria and overlapping features. The p57kip2 immunohistochemical stain is inexpensive, locally available, and could provide reliable results in differentiating between complete H. mole and partial H. mole. This study aim… Show more
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