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¡ The most common sites of metastatic involvement are the lungs, liver, and vagina.
¡ However, other organs may be affected.
Patients who present with the diagnosis of molar pregnancy are commonly referred for chest radiographs or other studies for further evaluation of metastasis.
¡ Treatment for GTD includes dilatation and curettage, hCG monitoring, hysterectomy, and chemotherapy.
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