1. Complete hydatidiform mole and coexisting normal fetuses. A report of two cases with contrasting outcomes
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S, Shahabi, G, Naome, L, Cobin, A, Verougstraete, L, Masters, V, Zengbe, J C, Noël, E F, Avni, C, Donner, A, Verhest, W, Foulon, and F, Rodesch
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Adult ,Pregnancy ,Uterine Neoplasms ,Pregnancy Outcome ,Humans ,Female ,Choriocarcinoma ,Hydatidiform Mole ,Pregnancy, Multiple ,Chorionic Gonadotropin - Abstract
Multiple pregnancies consisting of a complete hydatidiform mole and coexisting fetuses are relatively rare but may become more common due to the increasing use of ovulation-induction agents.We report on a twin and a triplet pregnancy, conceived using clomiphene citrate, with contrasting outcomes. The twin pregnancy resulted in a term delivery of a healthy singleton and the triplet pregnancy in a termination at 17 weeks followed by the development of choriocarcinoma.The few cases available suggest that a subgroup of complete moles follows a more benign course and can be managed conservatively, allowing the pregnancy to go to term with appropriate follow-up, whereas other cases follow a more aggressive course. Larger case series are needed to develop definitive protocols.
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- 1997