Hydatiform Mole: Types and Characteristics
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What is the main characteristic of a complete molar pregnancy?

  • Development of a fetus without placental parts
  • Rapid growth of a fetus in the uterus
  • Formation when the sperm fertilizes an empty egg (correct)
  • Presence of both placental parts and a fetus

    • Which age group is most commonly affected by hydatidiform mole?

  • Above 45 years (correct)
  • Between 19-24 years
  • Between 30-35 years
  • Below 10 years

    • What are the risk factors associated with vesicular mole?

  • No history of abortion
  • Maternal age above 40 years or below 19 years (correct)
  • Regular exercise regimen
  • High protein diet

    • In which type of molar pregnancy does the ultrasound show only a placenta with no fetus?

    <p>Complete molar pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in a partial molar pregnancy?

    <p>Both abnormal cells and an embryo with defects are present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hormone is produced in a complete molar pregnancy?

    <p>Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes a hydatidiform mole according to the text?

    <p>Unknown cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

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