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HUMAN PATHOLOGY
Volume 39, Issue 1, Pages 63-72Publisher
W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.humpath.2007.05.010
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p57(KIP2) immumostaining; complete hydatidform mole; androgenetic; hydropic abortus; placental mesenchymal dysplasia
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Although molar pregnancies are typically defined by morphological, histologic, and genetic criteria, most cases are diagnosed solely on histologic findings. Recently, several studies have demonstrated p57(KIP2) immumostaining as an ancillary diagnostic tool for molar pregnancies. The the usefulness of p57(KIP2) gene is paternally imprinted and maternally expressed; therefore, the positive staining of its protein indicates the presence of a functional maternal allele. Because complete hydatidiform moles (CHMs) lack a maternal genome, p57(KIP2) immunostaining is absent. Previous studies have validated this staining technique by demonstrating differential nuclear expression in CHMs versus non-CHMs; however, these studies have not included cytogenetic analysis. We report on 58 cases of hydropic placentas, correlating cytogenetic and p57(KIP2) immunostaining results. In addition, cases with unusual p57(KIP2) staining patterns are discussed. Also included are 2 mosaic conceptions (1 diploid/triploid and 1 diploid/tetraploid), 6 chimeric/mosaic conceptions with androgenetic/biparental cell lines, and 2 cases of placental mesenchymal dysplasia. (c) 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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