Severe preeclampsia at 16 weeks' gestation associated with a partial hydatidiform mole and bilateral theca-lutein cysts.
- Author:
Ki Cheol KIL
1
;
Gui Se Ra LEE
;
Young Wha KANG
;
Dong Choon PARK
;
Hyun Joo CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Catholic University Korea, Suwon, Korea. leegsr@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Severe preeclampsia;
Partial mole;
Theca-luteal cysts;
Triploidy
- MeSH:
Female;
Fetal Death;
Fetus;
Humans;
Hydatidiform Mole;
Hypertension;
Karyotype;
Laparoscopy;
Placenta;
Postpartum Period;
Pre-Eclampsia;
Pregnancy;
Triploidy
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2008;51(12):1494-1498
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
We present an unusual case in which a patient was diagnosed with the preeclampsia associated with a partial hydatidiform mole and bilateral theca-lutein cysts. The patient newly developed proteinuric hypertension at 16 weeks' gestation. Ultrasound findings showed small multiple cystic spaces in the placenta and a live singleton fetus. Triploid 69, XXX was confirmed at karyotype analysis. Intrauterine fetal death was found at 18 weeks' gestation and termination of pregnancy was performed, and a partial hydatidiform mole was confirmed at pathologic examination. Torsion of bilateral theca-lutein cysts was developed at postpartum one week. Detorsion and aspiration of the bilateral theca-lutein cysts were performed under the laparoscopy.
