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When you have a mole that is large or unusually shaped, it may be a warning sign of cancer. A doctor can see this change in your skin during a check-up. The doctor might also want to biopsy the mole for microscopic examination.
When your mole is itchy, painful or bleeds, it might be a warning sign of melanoma (a type of skin cancer). A doctor might ask you about any other changes in your skin, such as itching, redness, swelling, rashes, or itching. A doctor might also remove the mole for cosmetic reasons or to help with everyday activities.
A hydatidiform mole, also called a molar pregnancy or GTD, is a slow-growing tumor that develops in the uterus after fertilization of an egg by a sperm. They can cause a miscarriage or abort (stop growing) spontaneously in some women.
Hydatidiform moles are usually benign, but they may spread to nearby tissues (invasive mole). They may also become malignant (cancerous) tumors called choriocarcinoma.
They are most commonly found in a woman’s uterus, and they can appear on ultrasound scans. Treatment of these tumors consists of evacuation of the uterus by dilation and curettage.
There are many different kinds of trophoblastic diseases, some of which can be deadly. The most common are hydatidiform tumors and invasive moles, but others include placental site trophoblastic tumors, choriocarcinoma, and epithelioid trophoblastic tumors.
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These tumors are caused by an abnormally large amount of trophoblast cells in your body. They are made up of cells that help an embryo attach to your uterus and help form the placenta.
The trophoblast cells are found in many places in your body, including the lining of your uterus and blood vessels. They can also be found in the lungs, liver, bone marrow, and in lymph nodes.
Some trophoblastic diseases can only occur during pregnancy, while other types can start after you’ve had your baby. They may cause symptoms such as irregular vaginal bleeding or bleeding that is unrelated to your period, high blood pressure, pain in the pelvic area, and swollen hands and feet.
Most of these symptoms can be relieved by surgical removal of the tumors. This surgery can be done by a cosmetic surgeon or an OB/GYN doctor.
If the trophoblastic disease isn’t diagnosed and treated early, it can spread to other parts of your body and may be fatal. In some cases, a treatment clinical trial is available to help find new treatments.
When a mole is smaller than a pencil eraser, it might be a warning sign of melanomas. It might be crusty, itch, bleed, or it might change color or shape.
It might also be raised, or have an edge that is irregular or notched. If these symptoms happen frequently, your doctor might suggest a skin biopsy.
Your doctor might also ask you about other symptoms that you have, such as irregular vaginal bleeding or bleeding unrelated to your period. They might also recommend regular ultrasounds to watch for any changes in your uterus.
