Recurrent molar pregnancy: report of a case with seven consecutive hydatidiform moles.
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.
Ozalp
S
S
Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Eskişehir, Turkey.
Yalcin
O T
OT
Tanir
H M
HM
Etiz
E
E
D000328:Adult; D000964:Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006828:Hydatidiform Mole / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D002955:Leucovorin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy
D000964:Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic; D002955:Leucovorin; D008727:Methotrexate