Malignant trophoblastic disease following a twin pregnancy consisting of a complete hydatiform mole and a normal fetus and placenta

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S. Vandeginste¹, I. B. Vergote^1,*, M. Hanssens², P. Moerman³, G. Page⁴, K. Van Den Berghet², A. Van Assche²

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¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Division of Gynaecological Oncology, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium

² Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium

³ Department of Pathology, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium

⁴ Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Maria Ziekenhuis Poperinie, Belgium

Eur. J. Gynaecol. Oncol. 1999, 20(2), 105–107;

Published: 10 April 1999

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Abstract

We report an unusual pregnancy with a complete hydatiform mole coexisting with a normal fetus and placenta. This report stresses the importance of a correct diagnosis and the dilemmas the clinician is faced with when managing such a case.Malignant trophoblastic disease occurs in 55% of complete hydatiform mole and fetus. Two-thirds require combination chemo therapy.

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