Hydatidiform Mole
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📋Overview
Hydatidiform mole is a type of gestational trophoblastic disease characterized by abnormal growth of trophoblastic tissue in the uterus following fertilization. It is a form of molar pregnancy and is classified under gestational trophoblastic neoplasia. The term 'hydatidiform mole' is the traditional name; modern terminology includes complete and partial molar pregnancy. These conditions involve abnormal placental development and can lead to complications if untreated.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0020217ICD-10-CM
O01O01.0O01.9
MeSH
D006828
SNOMED CT (US)
417044008
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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