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Fig.,(12) Snowstorm appearance Adopted from

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Complications:

1- Hemorrhage.

2- Infection due to absence of the amniotic sac.

3- Perforation of the uterus.

4- Pregnancy induced hypertension

5- Hyperthyroidism.

6- Subsequent development of choriocarcinoma

Treatment:

• As soon as the diagnosis of vesicular mole is established the uterus

should be evacuated.

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