Abstract
ABSTRACT Partial hydatidiform mole (PHM) with a singleton live fetus is a rare condition. A live baby of 2000 grams with many external congenital anomalies like hydrocephalus, bilateral congenital talipus equino varus (CTEV), meningomyelocele and spina bifida was delivered. Placenta weighed 700 grams and PHM was confirmed by histopathological examination. Baby expired one hour after birth. Baby was sent for autopsy which documented various anomalies. Partial hydatidiform mole is a histopathological entity characterized by focal trophoblastic hyperplasia with villous hydrops together with identifiable fetal tissue. PHM with a single live fetus is a rare condition which is reported by very few authors. Not all the cases of partial mole can be detected by USG/Doppler. If any anomalies are detected, PHM should be thought among the conditions possible. MShCG and karyotyping can be done to rule out this condition. Placenta has to be sent for histopathological examination to confirm the diagnosis of PHM. These patients are prone to go in preterm labor and preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM). There is possibility of malpresentations like transverse lie among these cases.
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