Recurrent molar pregnancy: Report of a case with seven consecutive hydatidiform moles

Ozalp S., YALÇIN Ö. T., Tanir H. M., Etiz E.

Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation, vol.52, no.3, pp.215-216, 2001 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 52 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2001
  • Doi Number: 10.1159/000052977
  • Journal Name: Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.215-216
  • Keywords: Fetal and maternal outcome, Genetic analysis, Repetitive complete hydatidiform mole
  • Eskisehir Osmangazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

A case of seven consecutive hydatidiform moles is presented. All of her pregnancies revealed a molar pregnancy, 4 of which were demonstrated histopathologically. In the context of this study, the potential risk for malignant transformation and the obstetric outcome are highlighted. The literature regarding recurrent molar pregnancies is reviewed. Copyright © 2001 S. Karger AG, Basel.