Invasive hydatidiform mole explained

Synonym:	Invasive mole and Chorioadenoma destruens^[1]

Invasive hydatidiform mole is a type of neoplasia that grows into the muscular wall of the uterus. It is formed after conception (fertilization of an egg by a sperm). It may spread to other parts of the body, such as the vagina, vulva, and lung.

See also

• Hydatidiform mole

External links

• Chorioadenoma destruens entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

Notes and References

1. McDonald . TW. . Ruffolo . EH. . Modern management of gestational trophoblastic disease. . Obstet Gynecol Surv . 38 . 2 . 67–83 . Feb 1983 . 10.1097/00006254-198302000-00001. 6300738 .