INVASIVE MOLE
\ɪnvˈe͡ɪsɪv mˈə͡ʊl], \ɪnvˈeɪsɪv mˈəʊl], \ɪ_n_v_ˈeɪ_s_ɪ_v m_ˈəʊ_l]\
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A tumor or tumor-like process invading the myometrium, and characterized by trophoblastic hyperplasia and persistence of placental villous structures. It commonly results from complete hydatidiform mole but may do so from partial hydatidiform mole. Invasive mole may metastasize but it does not exhibit the progression of a true cancer, and it may regress spontaneously. (Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 3d ed, p1691)
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