Malignant trophoblastic disease following a twin pregnancy consisting of acomplete hydatiform mole and a normal fetus and placenta. A case report

Authors
Vandeginste, S Vergote, IB Hanssens, M Moerman, P Page, G Van den Berghe, K Van Assche, A
Citation
S. Vandeginste et al., Malignant trophoblastic disease following a twin pregnancy consisting of acomplete hydatiform mole and a normal fetus and placenta. A case report, EUR J GYN O, 20(2), 1999, pp. 105-107
Citations number
26
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF GYNAECOLOGICAL ONCOLOGY
ISSN journal
03922936 → ACNP
Volume
20
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
105 - 107
Database
ISI
SICI code
0392-2936(1999)20:2<105:MTDFAT>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
We report an unusual pregnancy with a complete hydatiform mole coexisting w ith a normal fetus and placenta. This report stresses the importance of a c orrect diagnosis and the dilemmas the clinician is faced with when managing such a case. Malignant trophoblastic disease occurs in 55% of complete hydatiform mole a nd fetus. Two-thirds require combination chemotherapy.