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Microsatellite DNA Genotyping and Flow Cytometry Ploidy Analyses of Formalin-fixed Paraffin-embedded Hydatidiform Molar Tissues
Published on: October 20, 2019
Natural history of an untreated presumed hydatidiform mole: a case report
1Department of Women's Health, Camarena Health Center, Madera, California, USA. fhkratzer@sbcglobal.net
Background:
Hydatidiform moles (HMs) usually are evacuated by dilation and curettage soon after diagnosis. A small percentage of HMs later progress to choriocarcinomas.
Case:
A 20-year-old woman presented with signs and symptoms of an HM. Through poor medical care, noncompliance and misunderstanding, she delayed dilation and curettage for 3 months, until after the condition regressed spontaneously.
Conclusion:
HMs masquerading as miscarriages (or other pregnancy outcomes) may account for some rogue choriocarcinomas that do not appear to follow HMs.