K.8.8 Partial Hydateform mole

• From a 28 years old mother – First pregnancy.
• Caesarian section was done for ?Twins.
• One baby was delivered and was normal.
• The placenta was bulky.

• The specimen is that of the placenta.
• The upper portion shows a normal amniotic surface with the membrane.
• The umbilical cord is seen to arise (as shown by the mark) from the center.
• The cord however shows haemorrhagic cavities along its length (dissected out to show the lining of the cavity).
• The rest of the cord appears normal.
• The maternal side of the placenta over the upper portion shows normal features of the cotyledons.
• The lower half of the placenta however shows cystic vesicles of varying size.