Molar Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
What is a molar pregnancy?
A
Growth of a hydatidiform mole
2
Q
What is a hydatidiform mole?
A
Type of tumour that grows in uterus like a pregnancy?
3
Q
What is a complete mole?
A
2 sperms fertilise an empty ovum
4
Q
What is an incomplete mole?
A
2 sperms fertilise a normal ovum
5
Q
What are features of a molar pregnancy?
A
Severe morning sickness
Vaginal bleeding
Enlarged uterus
6
Q
What do investigations show in a molar pregnancy?
A
B-HCG = abnormally high
Pelvic USS = snowstorm appearance
7
Q
What is the management of a molar pregnancy?
A
Surgical evacuation of uterus
Send POC for histological evaluation
