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Gestational Trophoblastic Disease - Webinar 1 - 13 May 2024

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The genetics behind GTD - Dr Geoffrey Maher
This presentation will describe the genetic constitution of molar pregnancies and how genetic and other related tests can inform the diagnosis of abnormal products of conception. It will outline how genetic testing, namely short tandem repeating (STR) genotyping, is informative for the diagnosis and management of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia.

Molar pregnancy - Dr Sophie Stenton
This talk will cover the key morphological features required for diagnosis of molar gestations. Common pitfalls and mimics such as villous dysmorphism and placental mesenchymal dysplasia shall also be discussed.

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Contributed by: Pathology Portal
Authored by: Dr Geoffrey Maher PhD, Trophoblastic Tumour Screening & Treatment Centre Charing Cross Hospital, London
Dr Sophie Stenton, Sheffield Children's Hospital, Paediatric and Perinatal Pathologist
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Last updated: 03 February 2026
First contributed: 03 February 2026
Audience access level: General user

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