title: Invasive mole of the uterus- a rare case diagnosed by ultrasound: a case report.
abstract: Gestational trophoblastic neoplasias (GTN) are rare tumours that constitute less than 1% of all gynecological malignancies. Invasive mole is a distinct subgroup of GTN, which if not diagnosed and treated early, can result in serious complications like uterine perforation and haemoperitoneum. We present a rare case of an invasive mole of the uterus, which developed following the evacuation of a molar pregnancy. It was accurately diagnosed by transvaginal ultrasound and color Doppler, and successfully treated before any major complications could arise.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Kuwait Cancer Control Center, Ministry of Health, Shuwaikh, Kuwait. kavitha63@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Kavitha
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Nair
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Kuwait Cancer Control Center, Ministry of Health, Shuwaikh, Kuwait.
authors.forename: Hanaa
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Al-Khawari
mesh_terms: D000022:Abortion, Spontaneous / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000097:blood; D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; D018997:Chorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, Human / Q000097:blood; D004107:Dilatation and Curettage; D019160:Endosonography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002820:Hydatidiform Mole, Invasive / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009389:Neovascularization, Pathologic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011247:Pregnancy; D012086:Reoperation; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor; D018997:Chorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, Human; D008727:Methotrexate