scholarly journals Clinicopathological study of Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL4) ◽  
pp. 2344-2349
Author(s):  
Ramesh M. Oswal ◽  
Mahendra A. Patil ◽  
Sujata M. Kumbhar ◽  
Jyoti S. Tele ◽  
Atul B. Hulwan

Several potential etiologic risk factors have been evaluated for the development of complete hydatidiform mole. The two established risk factors that have emerged are extremes of maternal age and prior molar pregnancy. Advanced or very young maternal age has consistently correlated with higher rates of complete hydatidiform mole. Compared to women aged 21- 35 years, the risk of a complete mole is 1.9 times higher for women both more than 35 years and less than 21 years as well as 7.5 times higher for women more than 40 years. (49, 50) The risk of repeat molar pregnancy after 1 mole is about 1% or about 10-20 times the risk for the general population. The present study on the gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) was carried out as it is one of the fascinating gynaecological tumours. Hence a clinicopathological study of gestational trophoblastic disease was undertaken with relevance to the histopathological study of GTD and clinical correlation.

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 984-990 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Braga ◽  
Valéria Moraes ◽  
Izildinha Maestá ◽  
Joffre Amim Júnior ◽  
Jorge de Rezende-Filho ◽  
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ObjectiveThe aim of the study was to evaluate potential changes in the clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic parameters of complete hydatidiform mole in the last 25 years in Brazil.MethodsA retrospective cohort study was conducted involving the analysis of 2163 medical records of patients diagnosed with complete hydatidiform mole who received treatment at the Rio de Janeiro Reference Center for Gestational Trophoblastic Disease between January 1988 and December 2012. For the statistical analysis of the natural history of the patients with complete molar pregnancies, time series were evaluated using the Cox-Stuart test and adjusted by linear regression models.ResultsA downward linear temporal trend was observed for gestational age of complete hydatidiform mole at diagnosis, which is also reflected in the reduced occurrence of vaginal bleeding, hyperemesis and pre-eclampsia. We also observed an increase in the use of uterine vacuum aspiration to treat molar pregnancy. Although the duration of postmolar follow-up was found to decline, this was not accompanied by any alteration in the time to remission of the disease or its progression to gestational trophoblastic neoplasia.ConclusionsEarly diagnosis of complete hydatidiform mole has altered the natural history of molar pregnancy, especially with a reduction in classical clinical symptoms. However, early diagnosis has not resulted in a reduction in the development of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia, a dilemma that still challenges professionals working with gestational trophoblastic disease.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 1096-1099
Author(s):  
Fouzia El Hilali ◽  
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Salahedine Achkif ◽  
Sanaa Erraghay ◽  
Mohamed Karam Saoud ◽  
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Twin pregnancy involving a complete mole and a normal singleton pregnancy with its own healthy trophoblast is a rare entity. The most serious complication is the progression to gestational trophoblastic disease. Reporting the case of a 38-year-old pastry, G5P4, consultant for bleeding after pregnancy of 16 weeks not followed, whose pelvic ultrasound showed the appearance of an association of a complete hydatidiform mole and a normal singleton pregnancy .The patient had a spontaneous abortion 48 hours after her hospitalization. The anathomopathologic study confirmed the diagnosis of the association of a complete mole and a normal placenta. The evolution is marked by the non-evolution towards gestational trophoblastic disease. 


2004 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 366-369 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. M. Gillespie ◽  
E. A. Lidbury ◽  
J. A. Tidy ◽  
B. W. Hancock

The objective of this study was to determine the clinical presentation, treatment, and outcome of patients diagnosed with possible ectopic molar gestation registered with the Trophoblastic Disease Screening and Treatment Centre, Weston Park Hospital, Sheffield between 1986 and 2000. From the 5581 women registered, those with a diagnosis of ectopic molar pregnancy were identified from a computer database. Information regarding the relevant history of each patient and the clinical presentation, treatment, and outcomes of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) was determined by reviewing referral forms, case notes, and pro formas completed by the referring gynecologist. Histological review of the cases was undertaken where possible. Suspected ectopic molar gestations comprised 31/5581 (0.55%) of registrations. Known risk factors for ectopic pregnancy were identified in 79% of cases. Central histological review confirmed only six cases of GTD: three choriocarcinoma and three early complete moles. Four patients subsequently required chemotherapy. All patients are now in complete remission. We conclude that ectopic GTD is uncommon, with a UK incidence of approximately 1.5 per 1,000,000 births. Initial management is usually surgical removal of the conceptus, pathological suspicion of the diagnosis and registration with a screening center. Chemotherapy may be required and the prognosis is excellent.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Anuradha Jayasuriya ◽  
Dimuthu Muthukuda ◽  
Preethi Dissanayake ◽  
Shyama Subasinghe

Background. Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) which includes hydatidiform mole, invasive mole, placental site trophoblastic tumor, and choriocarcinoma is a rare cause of hyperthyroidism due to excess production of placental human chorionic gonadotrophin hormone (hCG) by tumor cells. Molecular mimicry between hCG and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) leads to continuous stimulation of TSH receptor by extremely high levels of hCG seen in these tumors. Consequently, biochemical and clinical hyperthyroidism ensues and it is potentially complicated by thyrotoxic crisis which is fatal unless urgent therapeutic steps are undertaken. Case Description. We present a 49-year-old perimenopausal woman who presented with recurrent thyroid storm and high output cardiac failure. The initial workup revealed suppressed TSH, high-free thyroxine (FT4), and free triiodothyronine (FT3) levels with increased vascularity of the normal-sized thyroid on ultrasonography. She was managed with parenteral beta blockers, steroids, and high-dose carbimazole. Her lower abdominal tenderness led to further investigations which revealed tremendously elevated beta-hCG and a snow storm appearance on transabdominal ultrasound suggestive of GTD. She underwent curative surgery and was diagnosed with complete hydatidiform mole postoperatively by histology. Conclusion. Recurrent thyroid crisis in gestational trophoblastic disease is an exceedingly rare presentation and that is highly fatal. This case highlights the importance of early detection and treatment of the etiology of thyrotoxicosis to eliminate mortality.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Hideko Kaji

This review provides an overview of spontaneous abortion, ectopic pregnancy, gestational trophoblastic disease or molar pregnancy, hyperemesis gravidarum, placental abruption, placental previa, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, and amniotic fluid embolism. Assessment and stabilization, diagnosis, treatment and disposition, and outcomes are discussed. Tables include classifications of abortion or miscarriage, differential diagnosis of patients presenting with vaginal bleeding during pregnancy, risk factors for ectopic pregnancy, treatment modalities for hyperemesis gravidarum, classification of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, and risk factors for preeclampsia and eclampsia. Figures show ectopic pregnancy on a sonogram, free fluid in hepatorenal fossa on a focused abdominal sonogram in trauma, double decidual sign in a normal intrauterine pregnancy, pseudogestational sac in an ectopic pregnancy, and “snowstorm” appearance of molar pregnancy on a sonogram. This review 5 figures, 13 tables, and 68 references. Keywords: abortion, ectopic, gestational trophoblastic disease, abruption, previa, ecclampsia


2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (02) ◽  
pp. 159-161
Author(s):  
SYED MEHMOOD HASSAN ◽  
SHOAIB NAYYER I HASHM ◽  
BUSHRA AYAZ ◽  
Faisal Rashid Lodhi ◽  
Kanwal Sohail

Objective: The study was carried out to evaluate the frequency and types of gestational. Trophoblastic diseases (GTD) inendometrial curettings received for histopathology examination. Data Source: Pathology Department, Shifa Naval Hospital Karachi. Design ofStudy: It was a Retrospective Descriptive Observational study. Setting: Department of Pathology, Pakistan Naval Ship; Shifa Naval HospitalKarachi. Period: From 2009 till 2010. Material & Methods: A total of 170 cases of endometrial curettage were examined. All specimensreceived with a diagnosis of product of conceptions (POC) or with the clinical suspicion of a gestational trophoblastic disease were included.Results: It was observed that partial mole identified in 57.1 % cases followed by complete mole 21.4%, choriocarcinoma 14.2% and placentalsite Trophoblastic disease 7.1% cases. Nearly half of the cases were diagnosed as having a gestational trophoblastic disease; these were fromthe age groups of 26-30 years followed by 21-25 years. Conclusions: Hydatidiform mole is the commonest gestational trophoblastic disease.Most complete moles are detected clinically but partial moles are misdiagnosed as abortions therefore all cases of abortions should be sent forhistopathological examinations.


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