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Hydatidiform Mole: Multimedia
Updated: Sep 24, 2008
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![]() | Media file 1: Theca lutein cysts. |
![]() | Media file 2: Complete mole. |
![]() | Media file 3: Complete mole with an area of clot near cervix consistent with bleeding. |
![]() | Media file 4: Twin gestation. Complete mole and normal twin. |
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Keywords
gestational trophoblastic disease, placental site trophoblastic tumor, molar pregnancy, complete mole, partial mole, cystic mole, hydatidiform mole, choriocarcinoma, invasive mole, trophoblastic hyperplasia, nonmetastatic trophoblastic disease, theca lutein cysts, diet deficient in animal fat, diet deficient in carotene, hyperemesis, trophoblastic malignancy, vaginal bleeding, hyperthyroidism, absence of fetal heart tones, preeclampsia, toxemia, proteinuria, edema with hyperreflexia








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