Journal of Maternal - Fetal & Neonatal Medicine

Partial molar pregnancy and coexisting fetus with diploid karyotype

Journal of Maternal - Fetal & Neonatal Medicine | February 1, 2007 | Copyright

Abstract

Objectives. To evaluate cases of partial hydatidiform mole coexisting with a live fetus, including an observation of our own, and to discuss the proper antenatal management of women wishing to continue with a partial molar pregnancy.

Method. A PubMed search was then undertaken, extending over the time period from 1975 to 2006, using the keywords 'partial hydratidiform mole', 'hydatidiform mole' and 'coexisting fetus'.

Results. At 16 weeks of gestation, an ultrasonographic examination revealed a normal fetus with an extremely large, multicystic placenta. The…

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