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Complete mole with a coexistent normal fetus: a case report
Rahana Abd Rahman1, Shuhaila Ahmad, Nor Azlin Mohd Ismail
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National University of Malaysia, Cheras, Malaysia. drrahana@ppukm.ukm.my
Background:
The incidence of a coexistent normal fetus is quoted in literature as 1 in 22,000 to 100,000 pregnancies and may be associated with multiple complications including persistent trophoblastic neoplasia.
Case:
A 35-year-old woman with a complete mole and a coexistent normal fetus presented with multiple complications but was successfully managed until 30 weeks' gestation and gave birth to a healthy, normal female fetus. After delivery the mother recovered completely with no evidence of persistent trophoblastic disease.
Conclusion:
Although termination of pregnancy is an option chosen by most patients, continuing the pregnancy while optimizing the maternal condition by appropriate management of complications can result in a successful outcome.
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