III. High Frequency of Hydatidiform Mole in Native Alaskans

1 September 1978

journal article
research article
Published by Wiley in International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics

Vol. 15 (5) , 395-396
https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1879-3479.1977.tb00717.x

Abstract

The frequency of hydatidiform mole per delivery in the native Alaskan for fiscal years 1969 through 1974 was 1:257. Nutritional studies do not support the suggestion of protein deficiency as an etiologic factor. It is suggested that genetic factors may be involved.

Keywords

PROTEIN
III
HIGH FREQUENCY
FISCAL
ETIOLOGIC
DEFICIENCY
HYDATIDIFORM MOLE

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