title: Perforating invasive mole masquerading as an ovarian tumour--case report.
abstract: An invasive mole causing uterine perforation is a rare occurrence. We describe below a case with an unusual presentation which was mistaken for an ovarian tumour. The difficulty in diagnosis and the need for a high index of suspicion is highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Chandran
authors.forename: K Y
authors.initials: KY
authors.lastname: Tham
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Rose
mesh_terms: D002822:Choriocarcinoma / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006828:Hydatidiform Mole / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D014595:Uterine Perforation / Q000209:etiology*