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Ultrasound image of twin pregnancy with molar component presenting as a placenta previa and coexisting normal twin at 14 + 1 weeks' gestation.
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University of Minnesota Maternal-Fetal Medicine Center due to vaginal bleeding and uterine fibroids. Ultrasound findings revealed a viable gestation at 14 + 1 weeks' and an adjacent thickened, nonhomogeneous placenta with a diffuse multicystic appearance (see Figure 1).
Pathology specimen of entire gross uterus and molar component within the lower uterine segment extending through the internal cervical os. Normal placental bed visualized within the fundal portion of the endometrial cavity. Multiple fibroids seen within the uterus.
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Pathological examination of the second twin/placental mass confirmed a molar pregnancy (see Figure 2).