First use of preimplantation genotyping in prevention of recurrent diandric complete hydatidiform mole.

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Complete hydatidiform moles have a diploid chromosome constitution, generally with only paternal genetic material present (diandry). Diandric complete moles are thought to arise either by fertilization of an anucleate oocyte by two spermatozoa or, more commonly, doubling of a single sperm genotype. Molar pregnancies are usually sporadic, and may be accompanied by malignant transformation; however, recurrence is...

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