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  • Title: Twin pregnancy combining complete hydatidiform mole and healthy fetus: Case report and review of the literature.
    Author: Khalloufi C, Joudar I, El Abbassi I, Jalal M, Lamrissi A, Bouhya S.
    Journal: Int J Surg Case Rep; 2023 Apr; 105():107959. PubMed ID: 36924602.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Twin pregnancy combining a complete mole and a normal fetal pregnancy with its own healthy trophoblast is a rare entity. A partial molar pregnancy almost always ends in miscarriage due to a triploid fetus. CASE PRESENTATION: We report the case of a 43-year-old female patient admitted for bleeding during the 20th week of pregnancy. Pelvic ultrasound showed the combination of a complete hydatidiform mole and a normal fetal pregnancy. The decision to medically terminate the pregnancy was taken after consultation with the family. Examination of the placenta and histological study confirmed the diagnosis of complete hydatidiform mole associated with a normal fetus. The evolution was uneventful. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: Twin pregnancy combining a complete mole and a normal fetal pregnancy with its own healthy trophoblast is a rare entity that should not be misdiagnosed. There is still no consensus in terms of therapeutic attitude, the dilemma remains and the decision should always include the couple after a thorough explanation of all the risks. CONCLUSION: Our case reaffirms that to successfully manage this rare yet life-threatening condition, heterotopic pregnancy should be included in the differential diagnosis for any gravid women presenting with persistent abdominal pain, abnormal bleeding and/or extrauterine mass.
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