Complete hydatidiform mole
ORPHA:254688· ICD-10 O01.0
Definition
A form of hydatiform mole characterized by abnormal hyperplastic trophoblasts and hydropic villi due to fertilization of an enucleated ovocyte by one or two haploid spermatozoa that can manifest with vaginal bleeding accompanied by nausea and frequent vomiting, hyperemesis gravidarum, risk of spontaneous miscarriage, hyperthyroidism, and has the potential of developing into choriocarcinoma.
- Prevalence
- Unknown
- Inheritance
- Autosomal recessive, Not applicable
- Age of onset
- Adult