A Case of Complete Hydatidiform Mole in a triplet pregnancy following In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer.
- Author:
Gwang Kook KIM
;
Myung Chul KIM
;
Jin Soo PARK
;
Hyuk Dong HAN
;
In Bae JUNG
- Publication Type:In Vitro ; Case Report
- Keywords:
triple pregnancy;
complete hydatidiform mole;
coexisting fetuses;
IVF-ET
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Embryo Transfer*;
Embryonic Structures*;
Female;
Fertilization in Vitro*;
Fetus;
Humans;
Hydatidiform Mole*;
Pregnancy;
Pregnancy, Triplet*;
Reproductive Techniques, Assisted;
Triplets*;
Trophoblastic Neoplasms
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2000;43(11):2062-2066
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A complete hydatidiform mole coexisting with a fetus is a rare condition, particularly when diagnosed after IVF-ET. In spite of the wide spread use of assisted reproductive technology, there have been, to our knowledge, only few reported cases of molar pregnancy after IVF-ET. At present, there are limited data to guide the antenatal management of a complete hydatidiform mole coexisting with fetuses. A complete mole can coexist with a normal, healthy fetus who can be carried to term, with good outcome. But, patients who desire to continue the pregnancy after such a diagnosis must be cautioned about the potential for severe medical complications and developing persistent gestational trophoblastic tumor. We report here a case of complete hydatidiform mole in a triplet pregnancy coexistent with two live fetuses following in IVF-ET.
