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Module 13 - Gestational Trophoblasic Disease Flashcards

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What is the overall incidence of GTD?

A

1:714 pregnancies
(But <1:500 if <15 years
and 1:8 if >50 years).

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GTD is pre-malignant. What conditions does this group include?

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Complete molar
Incomplete molar

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What is the pathophysiology of complete molar pregnancies?

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DIPLOID
75% - sperm duplication in empty egg. 25% - 2 sperm in one egg.

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What is the pathophysiology of partial molar pregnancies?

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TRIPLOID
90% 2 sperm in 1 egg.

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What differentiates complete from partial molar?

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Complete - no foetal parts.

Partial has Foetal RBCs or feotal parts.

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What are the clinical signs of GTD?

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Irregular PVB
+UPT
very raised bHCG
US evidence
Enlarged uterus

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What proportion of GTN present with irregular PVB?

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60%

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What is the sensitivity and PPV of US in complete molar pregnancies?

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95% sensitivity
40% PPV

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What are the US features are complete molar pregnancy?

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5-7/40: polypoid mass
>8/40: thickened cystic appearance of villous tissue and no gestational sac (BUNCH OF GRAPES).

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What is the sensitivity and PPV of US for partial molar?

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Sensitivity 20%
PPV 20%

(but 40% if soft markers are also used).

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What are the US features consistent with a partial molar pregnnacy?

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Enlarged placenta.
Cystic changes in decidual reaction.
Empty sac.
Foetal RBCs or foetal parts.
>1:1.5 transverse to AP ratio of cystic spaces in placenta.

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Do GTD patients need anti D after removal of pregnancy tissue?

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Complete - no as there is no trophoblasic tissue.

Patial - yes. Give if suspected if hysto will take >72 hours.

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Is cervical preparation safe pre SMM in GTD?

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Yes.

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What is the risk of retained POC after D&C vs MMM for GTD?

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1% D&C
16% MMM

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Are oxytotics safe after treatment for GTD?

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NO!
Risk of systemic GTD spread via vascular system.

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When should D&C be repeated after GTD treatment?

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Represent with PVB and instability.
HCG<5000 (as 40% then avoid chemo).

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What proportion of GTN is NOT recognised pre removal?

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3%

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When is histology required?

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After all medical or surgical procedures if no foetal parts seen on USS (inc pole).
(except TOP).

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Some women have fmailial high bHCG. What range would this expected to be in?

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10 - 200
(regular cycles and can conceive)

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What are the differentials for persistently mildly raised bHCG?

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  1. Germ cell tumours
  2. Epithelial tumours (inc breast, bladder, lung, liver and colorectal)
  3. Pituitary hCG
  4. human anti-mouse antibodies.
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HCG tests detect what types of HCG?

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  1. Intact bHCG subunit
  2. Free bHCG subunit
  3. Nicked HCG
  4. hCG (b core) fragment.
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Why is there a worse prognosis if women are found to have GTN after a non molar pregnancy?

A

Present later
More advanced and more likely mets.

23
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What is the risk of GTN if bHCG normal at 8/52?

24
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Should vaginal lesions be biopsied if women present with irregular bleeding after non-molar pregnancy?

A

NO
Risk of major haemorrhage
leave them alone, could be GTN deposits.

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What FU is recommended for complete molar?
If bHCG normalised in >56 days, then FU for 6 months after tissue removal. If bHCG normalised >56 days then FU for 6 months after bHCG normalised.
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What FU is recommended for partial molar?
Can stop follow up once 2 normal bHCGs 4 weeks apart.
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Ectopic molar tissue can be confused what? How should this be managed?
Choriocarcinoma Manage as per ectopics.
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What are the risks of: 1. fetal demise 2. PTL 3. PET if there is a viable twin with co- existing molar?
1. 40% fetal demise 2. 36% PTL 3. 4 - 20% PET
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In co-existing GTD/viable twins, what is the likely placental histology?
Mesenchymal hyperplasia.
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What is the risk of needing chemotherapy after GTN vs co-existing twin?
GTD 15% Co-existing twin 1%
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What is the treatment for PSTT and ETT?
HYSTERECTOMY for local disease. but intense chemo if mets or long time between pregnancy and diagnosis.
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What are the types of GTN?
1. Invasive mole 2. Choriocarcinoma 3. PSTT (placental site trophoblastic tumour) 4. ETT (epithelioid trophoblastic tumour).
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What is a PSN? What are the 2 types?
Placental Site Nodule Atypical and Typical types.
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Is typical PSN concerning?
No, this is benign and relatively common. No FU needed.
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Is atypical PSN concerning?
Yes. refer to GTD centre. 10-15% turn into PSTT or ETT. Therefore need staging lap and hysterectomy.
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How is atypical PSN often identified?
endometrial biopsy for irregular PVB.
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What single dose chemotherapy agent is used to treat GTN?
Methotrexate.
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What chemotherapies might be used in multi-agent chemotherapy?
(Platanum based). Methotrexate. Dactinomycin Etopiside Cyclophosphamide Vincristine
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What staging system is used for GTN?
FIGO 2000
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What is a low risk score for GTN? What is the cure rate? What chemotherapy regime us used?
6 or less 100% cure rate Single dose chemotherapy
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What % of GTD is PSTT or ETT?
0.2% but poor chemo response and likely lymph spread.
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What is the best prognostic factor for PSTT and ETT?
Stage 4 - 100% death Also : Time since ante-descent pregnancy <48 months - nearly all survive >48 months - 100% death.
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How long after chemo treatment for GTN should a woman avoid conceiving?
1 year (2% risk of teratogencity in that time and increased rate miscarriage)
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After next pregnancy, do women need a post natal bHCG?
Yes if had chemotherapy for GTN. No if did not have chemotherapy for GTN.
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What is the risk of PTL in next pregnancy after GTD? What is unusual about this risk?
25% risk but ONLY in next pregnancy.
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What is the risk of stillbirth of conceive <12 months after GTD treatment?
0-2%
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What is the rate of successful future pregnancy after GTD treatment?
80% (for single and multi agent chemo)
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Should post chemo AMH be used to evaluate ovarian reserve?
No, because this doesn't reflect the woman's ability to conceive.
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Is it common for periods to stop during chemotherapy treatment?
Yes. But generally return, unless intense high dose chemo then unlikely to regain ovarian function post treatment.
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FIGO Scoring Table for GTN
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