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==Dilation and curettage (D&C)== | |||
* Many women with GTD are diagnosed during a D&C. | |||
* D&C is also a treatment option for women with complete or partial hydatidiform moles that are diagnosed by HCG testing or ultrasound. | |||
* D&C will not be done if the doctor suspects a gestational choriocarcinoma because this type of tumour bleeds very easily. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Disease]] | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
[[Category:Gynecology]] | [[Category:Gynecology]] |
Revision as of 16:16, 15 October 2015
Dilation and curettage (D&C)
- Many women with GTD are diagnosed during a D&C.
- D&C is also a treatment option for women with complete or partial hydatidiform moles that are diagnosed by HCG testing or ultrasound.
- D&C will not be done if the doctor suspects a gestational choriocarcinoma because this type of tumour bleeds very easily.