L10: Vesicular Mole Flashcards
Def of GTD
Term used for spectrum of trophoblastic roliferative disorders.
Classification of GTD
- Benign: Vesicular mole (discussed in obstetrics).
- Malignant: Gestational trophoblastic tumor (discussed in gynecology).
Def of Vesicular Mole
- Benign trophoblastic proliferative disorder in which products of conception are totally or partially replaced by vesicular structure.
Synonyms of Vesicular Mole
Hydatidiform mole or molar pregnancy.
Incidence of Vesicular Mole
1/1500 in most of world.
Pathogenesis of Vesicular Mole
Types of Vesicular Mole
- Complete (classic) mole
- Partial (incomplete) mole
Def of Complete (classic) mole
- All products of conception are changed
RF for Complete (classic) mole
Related to certain risk factors
Pathogenesis of Complete (classic) mole
Karyotype in Complete (classic) mole
46XX (90%) or 46XY (10%)
Sources of Chromosomes in Complete (classic) mole
All conceptus chromosomes are paternal (paternal androgenesis)
Def of Partial (incomplete) mole
Only part of placenta is changed into vesicles
RF for Partial (incomplete) mole
Not related to risk factors
Pathogenesis of Partial (incomplete) mole
Karyotype in Partial (incomplete) mole
69XXY or 69XXX (triploid)
Source of chromosomes in Partial (incomplete) mole
2 sets of conceptus chromosomes are paternal & 1 set is maternal
RF for Complete Mole
RF for Complete Mole
- Age
More common in extremities of reproductive age (< 20 & > 40 years)
RF for Complete Mole
- Parity
More common è low parity (GTT is more common è high parity).
RF for Complete Mole
- Race
Highest incidence (1/125) is in south east Asia (specially Philippines).
RF for Complete Mole
- SES
More in poor classes.
RF for Complete Mole
- Diet
More common in rice eating & spicy cooking populations.
RF for Complete Mole
- Genetic Factors
Trisomy 16 is common association.
RF for Complete Mole
- Previous Molar Pregnancy
Recurrence rate is 1-2%.
Pathology of Vesicular Mole
- Uterus
- Ovaries
Uterus Pathology of Vesicular Mole
- NE
Ovaries Pathology of Vesicular Mole
Uterus Pathology of Vesicular Mole
- ME
Size of Complete mole
> period of amenorrhea (in 50% of cases)
Contents of Complete mole
Filled è grape like vesicles which are:
- Attached to each others & to uterine wall.
- Unilocular & variable in size & shape.
- Thin walled & contain clear watery fluid.
Consistency of Complete mole
Soft & doughy
Site of Partial mole
≤ period of amenorrhea
Consistency of Partial mole
Soft
Contents of Partial mole
- Vesicles
- Part of Normal Placenta
- Membranes & Cord
- Fetus
Compare between Complete Mole & Partial Mole in terms of
- Villous Edema
- Trophoblastic Proliferation
- Blood Vessels in Villi
- Normal Villi
- Amnion
- Fetal Tissues & RBCs
Etiology of Theca Lutein Cysts
Excessive HCG secretion (causes ovarian hyperstimulation).
Incidence of Theca Lutein Cysts
Common è complete mole (25-30%) & rare è partial mole
NE of Theca Lutein Cysts
Bilateral ovarian enlargement by multiple variable sized (up to 10 cm) cysts
ME of Theca Lutein Cysts
Cysts are lined è luteinized granulosa & theca cells.
Fate of Theca Lutein Cysts
Disappear spontaneously èin 2-4 months of treatment of vesicular mole.
Complications of Vesicular Mole
Maternal & Fetal