Complete Molar Pregnancy

Complete Molar Pregnancy

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Contributed byMaulik P. Purohit MD MPHMay 06, 2020

The topic Complete Molar Pregnancy you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Complete Mole of Placenta.

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  • Complete Mole of Placenta is a growth or mass formation in the uterus occurring in the beginning of pregnancy. It occurs due to problems in fertilization, but the exact cause is currently not known. The condition is also known as Complete Molar Pregnancy
  • Complete Mole of Placenta is an abnormally formed placenta and contains no fetal parts. The condition is typically observed in pregnant women who are greater than 30 years of age
  • The common signs and symptoms associated with the condition are an enlarged uterus, severe nausea and vomiting, and vaginal bleeding. In rare cases, it may give rise to choriocarcinoma (cancer) of the uterus. Complete Mole of Placenta may be diagnosed through a blood test and ultrasound of the uterus
  • In most of the cases, it is treated by dilatation and curettage (D&C) of the uterus. With appropriate treatment, the prognosis of Complete Mole of Placenta is good

The placenta is an organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall.

  • It is a disc shaped reddish brown structure that connects the fetus to the mother through the umbilical cord
  • The umbilical cord contains two umbilical arteries and one umbilical vein, providing a connection between maternal and fetal blood circulation
  • The normal function of placenta is to supply nutrients and oxygen to the fetus from the mother’s blood and remove wastes from the fetal body
  • The chorion and amnion are placental membranes. The chorion is the membrane that is present between the growing fetus and the mother. The amnion closely covers and protects the developing embryo

Please find comprehensive information on Complete Mole of Placenta regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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