partial vs complete mole Flashcards
1
Q
genetics in
partial
complete
A
partial: normal ovum fertilized by TWO sperm (or 1 sperm that duplicates chromosomes). 96 chromosomes. Triploidy
complete: empty ovum fertilized by two sperm (or 1 sperm duplicates) 48 chromosomes. diploidy
2
Q
fetal tissue?
A
present in partial, absent in complete
3
Q
villous edema?
A
partial: some villi are hydropic and some are normal
complete: most villi are hydropic
4
Q
trophoblastic proliferation
A
partial: focal proliferation present around hydropic villi
complete: diffuse, circumferential proliferation around hydropic villi
5
Q
risk for choriocarcinoma
A
partial: minimal
complete: 2-3%
