Diagnosis of hydatidiform mole with and without coexistent fetus by nonstored image echography.
One hundred ten patients suspected of having hydatidiform mole or partial mole were examined during a 21/2-year period, utilizing nonstored image echography. All echograms were performed and interpreted by an obstetrician-gynecologist. Hydatidiform mole was confirmed in 23 patients, 4 of whom presented with a coexistent fetus and 3 with blighted ovum. No false diagnoses of hydatidiform mole were made. Reasons for the superiority of a nonstored image technique are discussed, particularly with regard to elimination of primary and secondary problems inherent in echographic diagnosis.
D000328:Adult; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death; D006801:Humans; D006828:Hydatidiform Mole / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*