Gestational Trophoblastic Disease 1 Flashcards

Explain the pathology of gestational trophoblastic diseases.

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What are the gross characteristics of hydatidiform moles?

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  • Vesicular swelling of placental villi
  • Usual absence of an intact fetus or embryo
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What are the microscopic characteristics of hydatidiform moles?

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  • Trophoblastic proliferation
  • Hydropic degeneration of the villous stroma
  • Scantiness of blood vessels
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