48. Preggo Pathology Flashcards

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Q

A 33 year old woman comes to the doctor because she believe she is pregnant. Labs are done showing elevated BhCG also fetal parts are noted in the in the sample. What would describe the makeup of the tested entity?

A. 46 XX
B. 23 XY
C. 75 XXY 
D.69 XXY
E. 47 XX

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Ans. D 69XXY- the woman has a partial mole as shown by the elevated BhCG and fetal parts

Ans. A 46 XX- would be a complete mole there are no fetal parts but the uterus filled with grape like vesicles.

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