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Hydatidiform Mole

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Definition: Trophoblastic hyperplasia associated with normal gestation, or molar pregnancy. It is characterized by the swelling of the CHORIONIC VILLI and elevated human CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN. Hydatidiform moles or molar pregnancy may be categorized as complete or partial based on their gross morphology, histopathology, and karyotype.  do not confuse with HYDATID CYST see ECHINOCOCCOSIS or specifics; coord IM with UTERINE NEOPLASMS (IM); check the tags FEMALE and PREGNANCY   
Examples Hydatidiform Mole, Invasive 		Other names Pregnancy, Molar; Molar Pregnancy; Pregnancies, Molar; Partial Hydatidiform Moles; Partial Hydatidiform Mole; Moles, Partial Hydatidiform; Moles, Hydatidiform; Moles, Hydatid; Moles, Complete Hydatidiform; Mole, Partial Hydatidiform; Mole, Hydatidiform; Mole, Hydatid; Mole, Complete Hydatidiform; Molar Pregnancies; Hydatidiform Moles, Partial; Hydatidiform Moles, Complete; Hydatidiform Moles; Hydatid Moles; Complete Hydatidiform Moles; Complete Hydatidiform Mole

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