Hydatidiform Mole Quiz
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Ravi P. Chokshi, MD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN), Critical Care)
Current Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow with Dual board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Critical Care Medicine. | 5+ years experience managing a general Ob/Gyn practice and working in the Intensive Care Unit. | Previously Physician Lead of a large single specialty practice with 8 Physicians and 10+ Advanced practitioners. | Member of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Patient education committee. | Frequent Medscape Consult contributor.
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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What is Hydatidiform Mole?
A hydatidiform mole or molar pregnancy is an abnormal pregnancy where there is overgrowth of placental tissue and typically no viable embryo or fetus can develop. This rare condition occurs early in pregnancy when abnormal cell growth is present in the placenta. The fetus will not develop, and the abnormal tissue must be removed. Patients with this condition are at risk for excessive bleeding, severe nausea and vomiting and early onset preeclampsia (high blood pressure with risk of seizure and other concerns). Early diagnosis and management is important.
Typical Symptoms of Hydatidiform Mole
Bleeding in between menstrual cycles / periods or after menopause
Possibility of being pregnant
Abnormal menstrual cycles e.g. too early or too late
Heartburn; painful burning feeling in the chest or throat
Pain in the pelvis- the lowest part of the abdomen, between the belly button and groin
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Abdominal pain
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Hydatidiform Mole
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Have you experienced vaginal bleeding or discharge outside of your periods or after menopause?
Is there any chance that you might be pregnant?
Do you have irregular periods?
Are you experiencing heartburn?
Do you have pelvic pain?
Treatmentof Hydatidiform Mole
Surgery is required to remove the abnormal tissue. Afterward, blood tests are needed for six months to a year to ensure the condition does not return. It is not advisable to become pregnant again during this time.
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References
Candelier JJ. The hydatidiform mole. Cell Adh Migr. 2016 Mar 3;10(1-2):226-35. doi: 10.1080/19336918.2015.1093275. Epub 2015 Sep 30. PMID: 26421650; PMCID: PMC4853053.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19336918.2015.1093275?cookieSet=1
Digiulio M, Wiedaseck S, Monchek R. Understanding hydatidiform mole. MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2012 Jan-Feb;37(1):30-4. doi: 10.1097/NMC.0b013e31823853c4. PMID: 22157338.
https://journals.lww.com/mcnjournal/Abstract/2012/01000/Understanding_Hydatidiform_Mole.7.aspx
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Reviewed By:
Ravi P. Chokshi, MD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN), Critical Care)
Current Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow with Dual board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Critical Care Medicine. | 5+ years experience managing a general Ob/Gyn practice and working in the Intensive Care Unit. | Previously Physician Lead of a large single specialty practice with 8 Physicians and 10+ Advanced practitioners. | Member of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Patient education committee. | Frequent Medscape Consult contributor.
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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