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Normal uterine anatomy (cut section)
 
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Hydatidiform mole

Alternative names:

hydatid mole

Symptoms:

Note: All symptoms occur in conjunction with a potential, suspected, or confirmed pregnancy.

Signs and tests:

A pelvic examination may show signs similar to normal pregnancy except uterine size may be abnormal and some bleeding may be noted. The fundal height measurement is inconsistent for the weeks of pregnancy and fetal heart tones are absent.

Tests include:

This disease may also alter the results of the following tests:


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