Invasive hydatidiform mole
Invasive hydatidiform mole, also known as invasive mole and chorioadenoma destruens[1] is a type of neoplasia that grows into the muscular wall of the uterus. It is formed after conception (fertilization of an egg by a sperm). It may spread to other parts of the body, such as the vagina, vulva, and lung.
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References
- ↑ McDonald, TW.; Ruffolo, EH. (Feb 1983). "Modern management of gestational trophoblastic disease.". Obstet Gynecol Surv 38 (2): 67–83. doi:10.1097/00006254-198302000-00001. PMID 6300738.
External links
- Chorioadenoma destruens entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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