Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia after spontaneous normalization of human chorionic gonadotropin in patient with partial hydatidiform mole

We report here a case of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia after spontaneous normalization of human chorionic gonadotropin in a patient with a partial hydatidiform mole. This is the second occurrence of this event to be reported and the first one with proven immunohistochemical evidence. Besides s...

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Published in:Revista Brasileira de ginecologia e obstetrícia 2015-07, Vol.37 (7), p.339-343
Main Authors: Matos, Michelle, Ferraz, Leda, Lopes, Patrícia de Fátima, Lozoya, Consuelo, Amim Junior, Joffre, Rezende-Filho, Jorge, Braga, Antonio
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Adult
Chorionic Gonadotropin - blood
Female
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease - diagnosis
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease - therapy
Humans
Hydatidiform Mole - blood
Pregnancy
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Summary:We report here a case of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia after spontaneous normalization of human chorionic gonadotropin in a patient with a partial hydatidiform mole. This is the second occurrence of this event to be reported and the first one with proven immunohistochemical evidence. Besides showing the treatment for this pregnancy complication, this case report discusses the possibility of reducing the duration of post-molar follow-up, as well as strategies for early recognition of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia after spontaneous remission of molar pregnancy.
ISSN:1806-9339
DOI:10.1590/S0100-720320150005318