A pregnant woman develops painless vaginal bleeding and a 'snowstorm' pattern on ultrasound. Which condition is this?
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Correct answer: Complete hydatidiform mole
A complete mole presents with diffuse swelling of villi, extremely high hCG, and a 'snowstorm' ultrasound pattern. Fetal tissue is absent.
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