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Hydatidiform mole

What is Hydatidiform mole?

A rare, benign gestational trophoblastic disease that develops during pregnancy and is characterized by the abnormal fertilization, trophoblastic proliferation, and abnormal or absent embryo development. Hydatidiform moles can be either complete or partial.

Other condition names

  • Molar pregnancy

Inheritance type

Autosomal recessive, Not applicable

Prevalence

  • Worldwide: Unknown

Age of Onset

  • Adult
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