Curriculum of Obstetrics
TOPIC 12
VESICULAR MOLE
RATIONALE
Vesicular mole (VM) is a benign tumor of young chorionic villi. It not only carries the risk of hemorrhage, sepsis, and thrombosis but also the risk of malignant transformations, so it is a very important health problem.
GOALS
l Reduce maternal mortality and morbidity from VM
l Institute prompt treatment and followup of VM
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
l Define VM correctly
l Define causes and genetic background for molar pregnancy
l Describe the pathological types of VM
l List the main symptoms and sign of VM
l List the complications of VM
l Mention available methods of evacuation and followup
l Describe the indications for chemotherapy
CONTENT
l Definitions, pathological types, and causes of VM
l Diagnosis and complication of different types of VM
l Special investigation for diagnosis
l Followup protocol
l Indications for chemotherapy
