Gestational Trophoblastic Disease 1 Flashcards
Explain the pathology of gestational trophoblastic diseases.
1
Q
What are the gross characteristics of hydatidiform moles?
A
- Vesicular swelling of placental villi
- Usual absence of an intact fetus or embryo
2
Q
What are the microscopic characteristics of hydatidiform moles?
A
- Trophoblastic proliferation
- Hydropic degeneration of the villous stroma
- Scantiness of blood vessels