[Twin pregnancy with complete mole and coexisting fetus: Reach fetal viability is possible]

J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2015 Nov;44(9):887-90. doi: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2015.01.012. Epub 2015 Feb 24.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Twin pregnancies combining complete hydatidiform mole and coexistent fetus are a rare situation (incidence in 1/20,000 in 1/100,000 pregnancies) and a challenge for diagnosis. Their complications can be important - bleeding, preeclampsia, miscarriage - and their management remains complex and controversial. In case of continuing the pregnancy, nearly 40% of women have lives babies. Three quarters of fetal loss occur before 24weeks gestation. We report here three new cases; only one of these cases had a favorable outcome.

Keywords: Complete mole; Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia; Grossesse gémellaire; Hydatidiform; Hydatiforme; Môle complète; Tumeur trophoblastique gestationnelle; Twin pregnancy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Fetal Viability*
  • Humans
  • Hydatidiform Mole* / diagnosis
  • Hydatidiform Mole* / surgery
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Twin*
  • Uterine Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Uterine Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Young Adult