Hydropic degeneration of the placenta simulating hydatidiform mole

Buschi, Anthony J.; Brenbridge, AN; Cochrane, John; Teates, Charles D.

doi:10.1002/jcu.1870070117

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“…7, SEPTEMBER 1981 documented the nonspecificity of ultrasound in first trimester molar pregnancies4 and invasive trophoblastic disease.5 The variable sonographic appearances of hydropic degeneration of the placenta and its confusion with true hydatidiform mole have been shown. 6 Numerous examples of coexistent hydatidiform mole and fetus have been published. 7-11 Recent insights into the pathology and pathogenesis of molar disease of pregnancy have now clarified to some extent its broad sonographic spectrum ( Table 1).…”

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Further observations on the sonographic spectrum of gestational trophoblastic disease

Munyer

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Braga

et al. 1981

J of Clinical Ultrasound

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Sonograms of 27 patients with gestational trophoblastic disease were evaluated and categorized to newer concepts regarding the pathology and pathogenesis of this disorder. The patients were assigned to the following subgroups: 1) classical or complete mole; 2) partial or incomplete mole; 3) coexistent mole and fetus; 4) hydropic degeneration of the placenta; 5) locally invasive mole; and 6) metastatic trophoblastic disease, including choriocarcinoma. The utility of this categorization and of ultrasound in the diagnosis and subsequent management of these patients is presented.

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confidence: 99%