Pitfalls in the diagnosis of complete hydatidiform mole with coexistent live fetus

Authors: Jongen, V. H. W. M.¹; Koetsier, D. W.²

Source: Tropical Medicine & International Health, Volume 2, Number 3, March 1997 , pp. 289-290(2)

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Abstract:

Complete hydatidiform mole with coexisting live fetus is rare, causing specific difficulties in diagnosis and management. These aspects are illustrated in 2 cases that presented with antepartum haemorrhage. Fetal heart sounds and body parts or uncertainty over the duration of amenorrhoea may delay early diagnosis in the absence of ultrasonography.

Keywords: hydatidiform mole; coexisting fetus; twin pregnancy; Tanzania

Document Type: Original article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3156.1997.d01-261.x

Affiliations: 1: Department of Gynaecology, Medisch Centrum Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands, 2: Department of Gynaecology, Lange Land Ziekenhuis, Zoetermeer, The Netherlands

Publication date: 1997-03-01