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'''Staining''': HE | [[File:Hydatidiform mole - overview.png|thumb|Overview. At the marked rectangle you can easily compare normal and abnormal villi side by side.|349x349px]]'''Staining''': HE | ||
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Partial hydatidiform moles usually contain some foetal cells but we do not have to recognize those. | Partial hydatidiform moles usually contain some foetal cells but we do not have to recognize those. | ||
[[File:Hydatidiform mole - abnormal villus.png|thumb|Abnormal chorionic villus|left]] | |||
[[File:Hydatidiform mole - abnormal villus.png | [[File:Hydatidiform mole - villus comparison.png|thumb|Normal vs abnormal villus]] | ||
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[[Category:Pathology 2 - Histopathology slides]] | [[Category:Pathology 2 - Histopathology slides]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:37, 7 July 2024
Staining: HE
Organ: Placenta?
Description:
Both abnormal and normal chorionic villi are present, indicating that this is a partial hydatidiform mole.
The abnormal villi show hydropic swelling, making them much larger than normal villi. They also have a loose, myxomatous and oedematous stroma.
Alternatively, it's a complete mole because of lack of foetal elements and the relatively severe atypia.
Diagnosis: Partial or complete hydatidiform mole (my teacher said partial, others apparently say complete)
Risk factor:
- Asian countries
- Women < 20 or > 40
Theory:
Partial hydatidiform moles usually contain some foetal cells but we do not have to recognize those.
