EPIDEMIOLOGY
The incidence of molar pregnancy
varies among different national and ethnic groups. The highest incidence occurs
among Asian women living in Asia (1 in 200 pregnancies). The incidence in the
United States is approximately 1 in 1500 pregnancies, with a recurrence rate of
1% to 2%. It is more common in older women. It is associated with low dietary
carotene consumption and vitamin A deficiency. Partial moles are associated
with history of infertility and spontaneous abortion.
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