4 Interesting Facts of Hydatidiform mole
- Premalignant form of gestational trophoblastic disease occurring when a nonviable fertilized ovum implants in the uterus and develops into a placenta-derived tumor
- Similar to threatened miscarriage, characterized by first-trimester vaginal bleeding
- Differences can include uterine enlargement and level of hCG greater than expected for gestational age
- Diagnosis is suspected on basis of initial total serum hCG levels greater than 80,000 milliunits/mL and characteristic ultrasonographic appearance; histopathologic evaluation is required for definitive diagnosis
