Invasive mole of the uterus- a rare case diagnosed by ultrasound: a case report
Kavitha Nair1, Hanaa Al-Khawari2
1Department of Radiology, Kuwait Cancer Control Center, Ministry of Health, Shuwaikh, Kuwait. kavitha63@gmail.com.
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.
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.
