Which of the investigations is/are used for a diagnosis of hydatidiform mole?
Hydatidiform mole can be diagnosed using HCG titer and transvaginal ultrasound. Chest Xray is usually done in these patients to rule out pulmonary metastasis of the trophoblast. Hydatidiform moles are characterised by high serum beta hCG levels more than 40,000mU/ml. Levels are higher with complete moles than with paial moles. Transvaginal ultrasound shows heterogeneous echogenic image and no fetus or placenta.
HCG titer
USG
Chest x ray
All of the above