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  • Title: Update on molar pregnancy and choriocarcinoma.
    Author: Ilancheran A, Singh P.
    Journal: Singapore Med J; 1989 Oct; 30(5):473-5. PubMed ID: 2694375.
    Abstract:
    The term gestational trophoblastic disease encompasses a wide spectrum of disorders ranging from the benign hydatidiform mole to the malignant choriocarcinoma and placental site trophoblastic tumor. Recent advances in cytogenetics and pathological criteria have brought to light the occurrence of the partial mole, which is probably more common than the complete mole. The World Health Organisation has proposed a classification to rectify the current confusion that exists with clinical and pathological terms. Evacuation of the uterus followed by meticulous followup with sensitive beta subunit Human Chorionic Gonadotropin assay remain the cornerstone of management of molar pregnancy. Prompt chemotherapy is the most important aspect in managing malignant sequelae. Newer chemotherapy regimes have helped to salvage failures from the usual drugs. Judicial use of surgery in metastatic trophoblastic disease can reduce the duration and toxicity of chemotherapy. All patients with gestational trophoblastic disease should be managed in a tertiary care centre with the expertise and facilities easily available to manage these cases.
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