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L10: Vesicular Mole Flashcards

1
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Def of GTD

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Term used for spectrum of trophoblastic roliferative disorders.

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Classification of GTD

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  • Benign: Vesicular mole (discussed in obstetrics).
  • Malignant: Gestational trophoblastic tumor (discussed in gynecology).
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Def of Vesicular Mole

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  • Benign trophoblastic proliferative disorder in which products of conception are totally or partially replaced by vesicular structure.
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Synonyms of Vesicular Mole

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Hydatidiform mole or molar pregnancy.

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Incidence of Vesicular Mole

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1/1500 in most of world.

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Pathogenesis of Vesicular Mole

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Types of Vesicular Mole

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  • Complete (classic) mole
  • Partial (incomplete) mole
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Def of Complete (classic) mole

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  • All products of conception are changed
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RF for Complete (classic) mole

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Related to certain risk factors

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Pathogenesis of Complete (classic) mole

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Karyotype in Complete (classic) mole

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46XX (90%) or 46XY (10%)

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Sources of Chromosomes in Complete (classic) mole

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All conceptus chromosomes are paternal (paternal androgenesis)

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Def of Partial (incomplete) mole

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Only part of placenta is changed into vesicles

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RF for Partial (incomplete) mole

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Not related to risk factors

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Pathogenesis of Partial (incomplete) mole

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Karyotype in Partial (incomplete) mole

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69XXY or 69XXX (triploid)

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Source of chromosomes in Partial (incomplete) mole

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2 sets of conceptus chromosomes are paternal & 1 set is maternal

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RF for Complete Mole

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RF for Complete Mole

  • Age
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More common in extremities of reproductive age (< 20 & > 40 years)

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RF for Complete Mole

  • Parity
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More common è low parity (GTT is more common è high parity).

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RF for Complete Mole

  • Race
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Highest incidence (1/125) is in south east Asia (specially Philippines).

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RF for Complete Mole

  • SES
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More in poor classes.

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RF for Complete Mole

  • Diet
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More common in rice eating & spicy cooking populations.

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RF for Complete Mole

  • Genetic Factors
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Trisomy 16 is common association.

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RF for Complete Mole

  • Previous Molar Pregnancy
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Recurrence rate is 1-2%.

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Pathology of Vesicular Mole

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  • Uterus
  • Ovaries
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Uterus Pathology of Vesicular Mole

  • NE
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Ovaries Pathology of Vesicular Mole

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Uterus Pathology of Vesicular Mole

  • ME
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Size of Complete mole

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> period of amenorrhea (in 50% of cases)

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Contents of Complete mole

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Filled è grape like vesicles which are:
- Attached to each others & to uterine wall.
- Unilocular & variable in size & shape.
- Thin walled & contain clear watery fluid.

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Consistency of Complete mole

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Soft & doughy

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Site of Partial mole

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≤ period of amenorrhea

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Consistency of Partial mole

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Soft

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Contents of Partial mole

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  • Vesicles
  • Part of Normal Placenta
  • Membranes & Cord
  • Fetus
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35
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Compare between Complete Mole & Partial Mole in terms of

  • Villous Edema
  • Trophoblastic Proliferation
  • Blood Vessels in Villi
  • Normal Villi
  • Amnion
  • Fetal Tissues & RBCs
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Etiology of Theca Lutein Cysts

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Excessive HCG secretion (causes ovarian hyperstimulation).

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Incidence of Theca Lutein Cysts

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Common è complete mole (25-30%) & rare è partial mole

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NE of Theca Lutein Cysts

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Bilateral ovarian enlargement by multiple variable sized (up to 10 cm) cysts

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ME of Theca Lutein Cysts

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Cysts are lined è luteinized granulosa & theca cells.

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Fate of Theca Lutein Cysts

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Disappear spontaneously èin 2-4 months of treatment of vesicular mole.

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Complications of Vesicular Mole

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Maternal & Fetal

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Complications of Vesicular Mole are more common in …….

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Complete Mole

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Maternal Complications of Vesicular Mole

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Maternal Complications of Vesicular Mole

  • Hge
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Due to separation of vesicles & it may be fatal.

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Fetal Complications of Vesicular Mole

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Because there is no amniotic sac.

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Maternal Complications of Vesicular Mole

  • Infection
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Due to invasion of myometrium (perforating mole).

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Maternal Complications of Vesicular Mole

  • Metastasis
46
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Maternal Complications of Vesicular Mole

  • Uterine Perforation
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  • In some cases (more è complete mole), vesicles may get way to uterine vein & then to lung & heart (metastatizing mole).
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Maternal Complications of Vesicular Mole

  • Trophoblastic Embolization
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Due to ↑↑ HCG

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Maternal Complications of Vesicular Mole

  • Hyperemsis Gravidarum
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Due to ↑↑ HCG.

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Maternal Complications of Vesicular Mole

  • Preeclampsia
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May occur before 20 weeks & is due to ↑↑ HCG & uterine distension

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Maternal Complications of Vesicular Mole

  • Thyrotoxicosis
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Due to thyrotropic activity of HCG

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Maternal Complications of Vesicular Mole

  • DIC
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Due to tissue necrosis → release of thromboplastin → thrombosis.

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Maternal Complications of Vesicular Mole

  • Complications in Theca Lutein cysts
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Torsion, rupture or Hge.

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Maternal Complications of Vesicular Mole

  • Complications of TTT
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Suction, hysterectomy or chemotherapy

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Maternal Complications of Vesicular Mole

  • Persistent Trophoblastic Disease
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15-20% è complete mole & 4% è partial mole.

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Maternal Complications of Vesicular Mole

  • Late Complications
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Infertility, abortion & recurrence

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Fetal Complications of Vesicular Mole

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In partial mole.

1) Abortion.
2) IUGR or IUFD

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Dx of Vesicular Mole

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  • Symptoms & Signs
  • Investigations
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Dx of Vesicular Mole

  • Symptoms
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  • Symptoms of Pregnancy
  • Pain
  • Bleeding
  • Spontaneous Expulsion
  • Symptoms of Complications
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Symptoms of Vesicular Mole

  • Vaginal Bleeding
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What is the specific Symptom of Vesicular Mole?

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Spontaneous expulsion

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Symptoms of Vesicular Mole

  • Spontaneous Expulsion
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Spontaneous expulsion of grape-like vesicles per vagina

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Symptoms of Vesicular Mole

  • Pain
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Usually absent but there may be:

  • Dull aching pain: Due to uterine distension.
  • Colicky pain: Due to uterine contraction.
  • Stabbing pain: Due to uterine invasion or perforation.
  • Sharp pain: Due to complication in theca lutein cysts.
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Symptoms of Vesicular Mole

  • Symptoms of Complications
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As hyperemesis gravidarum, preeclampsia or thyrotoxicosis.

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Dx of Vesicular Mole

  • Signs
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  • General
  • Abdominal
  • Local
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Signs of Vesicular Mole

  • General
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 Breast signs of pregnancy.

 Pallor, tachycardia & hypotension.

 Signs of complications.

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Signs of Vesicular Mole

  • Abdominal
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 Uterine size is > period of amenorrhea (may be ≤ period of amenorrhea in partial mole or if partial expulsion occurs).

 Uterus is soft & doughy.

 No palpable fetal parts, ballottement or audible FHS (in complete mole).

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Signs of Vesicular Mole

  • Local
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 Signs of early pregnancy.

 Expulsion of vesicles may occur during examination (diagnostic).

 Bilateral cystic ovaries.

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Specifc Signs of Vesicular Mole

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  • doughy
  • Expulsion of vesicles may occur during examination (diagnostic).
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INVx for Vesicular Mole

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  • Urine pregnancy test
  • Serum β-HCG level
  • Ultrasound
  • Histopathological examination
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INVx for Vesicular Mole

  • Urine Pregnancy Test
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+ve in high dilution

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INVx for Vesicular Mole

  • Serum B-HCG
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Important diagnostic & prognostic test.

  • In complete mole: Level > 100000 mIU/ml is strongly suggestive.
  • In partial mole: Not significantly ↑↑.
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INVx for Vesicular Mole

  • US
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Most Important diagnostic test.

  • In complete mole: Snow storm or honey comb appearance.
  • In partial mole: Fetus & placenta + partial molar changes
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INVx for Vesicular Mole

  • Histopathology
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Histopathological examination of expelled vesicles.

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What is the most importantr Diagnostic Test for Vesicular Mole?

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DDx of Vesicular Mole

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➲ Causes of bleeding in early pregnancy.
➲ Causes of oversized uterus.
➲ Causes of snow storm appearance on ultrasound.

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TTT Aspects of Vesicular Mole

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Vesicular mole is emergency even if discovered accidentally

  • 1st Aid TTT
  • Preparation of Evacuation (TOP)
  • Evacuation
  • Prophylactic Chemo
  • Follow Up
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1st Aid Measures in Vesicular Mole

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Treatment of shock if present.

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Pretreatment Evaluation in Vesicular Mole

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Pretreatment Preparartion of Vesicular Mole

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At least 1 liter of matched blood should be ready for transfusion if needed.

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Methods of Evacuation of Vesicular Mole

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  • Suction evacuation & curettage
  • Surgical evacuation & curettage
  • Medical evacuation
  • Hysterotomy
  • Hysterectomy
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What is the method of evacuation of Choice in Vesicular Mole?

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Suction evacuation & curettage

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Procedure of Suction evacuation & curettage

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Dilatation of cervix & evacuation of uterine contents (by suction cannula connected to suction apparatus or MVA syringe) followed by gentle curettage.

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Precautions in Suction evacuation & curettage

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Complications in Suction evacuation & curettage

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Indications of Surgical evacuation & curettage

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Inferior to suction evacuation.

  • Small sized uterus (< 16 weeks) in absence of suction apparatus.
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Procedure of Surgical evacuation & curettage

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Dilatation of cervix & evacuation of uterine contents (by ring or ovum forceps) followed by gentle curettage.

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Indication of Medical evacuation

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Large sized uterus (> 16 weeks) in absence of suction apparatus.

88
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Drugs Used in Medical evacuation

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Using PGs or oxytocin.

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Indications of Hysterotomy in Vesicular Mole

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Done when suction apparatus isn’t available & uterine size is > 16 weeks è severe bleeding & closed cervix

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Indications of Hystrectomy in Vesicular Mole

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Rarely done in certain circumstances:

  • Patient is > 40 years & completed her family.
  • Uterine perforation è internal Hge.
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What are Postevacuation complication?

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 ARDS (due to fluid overload or trophoblastic emboli).

 Thyrotoxic crisis (thyroid storm).

 Persistent GTD (due to incomplete evacuation).

 DIC.

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Prophylactic chemotherapy in vesicular Mole is indicated in …….

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 High risk cases for development of GTT (see below).

 Suspicion of malignancy during follow up (see below).

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Objective of Follow up in Vesicular Mole

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Early detection of malignant transformation.

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Methods of Follow up in Vesicular Mole

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  • Contraception
  • Serial serum β-HCG measurement
  • Pelvic examination & ultrasound
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Methods of Follow up in Vesicular Mole

  • Contraception
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Methods of Follow up in Vesicular Mole

  • Serum B-HCG
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what is the most accepted method for folluw up in Vesicular Mole?

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  • Serial serum β-HCG measurement
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Serum β-HCG is measured 48 hours after evacuation then weekly till 3 successive results are –ve then monthly for next 6 months then yearly

99
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HCG becomes –ve after 9-12 weeks from evacuation of mole HCG measurement depending on ……

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a) Initial β-HCG level.

b) Amount of trophoblastic tissue remaining after
evacuation.

100
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If HCG level doesn’t ↓↓ or ↑↑ after evacuation, this may be due to:

A

If HCG level doesn’t ↓↓ or ↑↑ after evacuation, this may be due to:

a) Pregnancy.

b) Persistent GTD (due to incomplete evacuation or GTT).

101
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Methods of Follow up in Vesicular Mole

  • Pelvic Ex & US
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Done every 3 months

102
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Features suggesting development of choriocarcinoma during follow up

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 β-HCG level doesn’t ↓↓ (plateau), ↑↑ after its ↓↓ or becomes +ve after being –ve.

 Persistent or new vaginal bleeding.

 Subinvoluted uterus or persistent cystic ovaries.

 Appearance of symptoms & signs of secondaries.

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Rf for Development of GTT

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 Age > 40 years.
 Recurrent molar pregnancy.
 Basal HCG level > 100000 mIU/ml.
 Theca lutein cyst > 6 cm.

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