High frequency of hydatidiform mole in native Alaskans.
The frequency of hydatidiform mole per delivery in the native Alaskan for fiscal years 1969 through 1974 was 1:257. Nutritional studies do not support the suggestion of protein deficiency as an etiologic factor. It is suggested that genetic factors may be involved.
D000413:Alaska; D004032:Diet; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006828:Hydatidiform Mole / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000235:genetics; D011247:Pregnancy; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000235:genetics