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π± The term "hydatis" comes from Greek, meaning "watery cyst." A hydatidiform mole is a type of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) caused by abnormal fertilisation, leading to atypical trophoblast proliferation inside the uterus.
π Characterised by swollen, fluid-filled villi resembling grape clusters.
π© A 19-year-old presents at 12 weeks with vaginal bleeding π©Έ and severe nausea π€’. Uterus feels "large for dates." hCG is >150,000 IU/L. USS shows a snowstorm pattern with no fetus. β Diagnosis: Complete molar pregnancy. π οΈ Management: Suction curettage, followed by serial hCG monitoring.