Invasive Mole

What is an Invasive Mole?

An Invasive Mole is a subtype of gestational trophoblastic neoplasms (GTNs) that usually develops from the malignant transformation of trophoblastic tissue after molar evacuation. What is the Pathology of Invasive Mole? The pathology of the invasive mole is: -Etiology: The…
Partial Mole

What is a Partial Mole?

A partial mole is a mole where there might be identifiable fetal residues. What is the Pathology of Partial Mole? The pathology of the partial mole is: -Etiology: The cause of partial mole is excess of paternal chromosomes promotes the…
Complete Mole

What is a Complete Mole?

A complete mole is the most common type and does not contain metal parts. What is the Pathology of Complete Mole? The pathology of the complete mole is: -Etiology: The cause of a complete mole is a single sperm (90%…
Hydatiform Mole

What is Hydatiform Mole?

Hydatiform mole is a rare complication of pregnancy characterized by the abnormal growth of trophoblasts, the cells that normally develop into the placenta. Trophoblastic tumor is also known as molar pregnancy. Examples of hydatiform mole include:  Complete molePartial moleInvasive mole
Placental Site Trophoblastic Tumor

What is Placental Site Trophoblastic Tumor?

Placental site trophoblastic tumor is a form of the gestational trophoblastic disease, which is thought to arise from the intermediate trophoblast. What is the Pathology of Placental Site Trophoblastic Tumor? The pathology of placental site trophoblastic tumor is: -Etiology: The…
Choriocarcinoma

What is Choriocarcinoma?

Choriocarcinoma is cancer that occurs in a woman’s uterus. What is the Pathology of Choriocarcinoma? The pathology of choriocarcinoma is: -Etiology: The cause of choriocarcinoma is hydatidiform mole, spontaneous abortion, ectopic pregnancy, normal term pregnancy, and hyperemesis gravidarum. -Genes involved:…
Gestational Trophoblastic Diseases

What are Gestational Trophoblastic Diseases?

Gestational trophoblastic diseases are a group of rare diseases in which abnormal trophoblast cells grow inside the uterus after conception. Examples of gestational trophoblastic disease include:  ChoriocarcinomaPlacental site trophoblastic tumorHydatiform Mole
What Characterizes Placental Abnormalities

What are Twin Placentas?

Twin placentas are the dizygotic twins form when two separate eggs combine with two individual sperm. Each embryo develops it’s own placenta. What is the Pathology of Twin Placentas? The pathology of twin placentas is: -Etiology: The cause of twin…
Placental Infections

What are Placental Infections?

Placental infections are the infections of the placenta. Infections may reach the placenta by ascending through the birth canal, or spreading through the blood system. What is the Pathology of Placental Infections? The pathology of placental infections is: -Etiology: The…
Eclampsia

What is Eclampsia?

Eclampsia is most commonly defined as the new onset of convulsions and/or coma during pregnancy or in the immediate postpartum period in the presence of preeclampsia. What is the Pathology of Eclampsia? The pathology of eclampsia is: -Etiology: The cause…