Partial molar pregnancy with fetal survival: an unusual example of confined placental mosaicism.

Authors

Albert P. Sarno MD, MPH, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
A J Moorman
D K Kalousek

Publication/Presentation Date

10-1-1993

Abstract

BACKGROUND: A pregnancy with a partial molar placenta and a normal fetus is a rare condition. Few guidelines exist for antenatal evaluation and management, particularly with respect to selecting cases for conservative management.

CASE: Cytogenetic analysis of chorionic villi showed a triploid placenta, and both amniotic fluid and blood indicated a diploid fetus. The pregnancy resulted in a normal newborn.

CONCLUSION: This disorder appears to be due to confined placental mosaicism.

Volume

82

Issue

4 Pt 2 Suppl

First Page

716

Last Page

719

ISSN

0029-7844

Published In/Presented At

Sarno AP Jr, Moorman AJ, Kalousek DK. Partial molar pregnancy with fetal survival: an unusual example of confined placental mosaicism. Obstet Gynecol. 1993 Oct;82(4 Pt 2 Suppl):716-9. PMID: 8378025.

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

8378025

Department(s)

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Document Type

Article