Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2000 Nov;43(11):2062-2066.

A Case of Complete Hydatidiform Mole in a triplet pregnancy following In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer

• Kim GK
• Kim MC
• Park JS
• Han HD
• Jung IB

Abstract

A complete hydatidiform mole coexisting with a fetus is a rare condition, particularly when diagnosed after IVF-ET. In spite of the wide spread use of assisted reproductive technology, there have been, to our knowledge, only few reported cases of molar pregnancy after IVF-ET. At present, there are limited data to guide the antenatal management of a complete hydatidiform mole coexisting with fetuses. A complete mole can coexist with a normal, healthy fetus who can be carried to term, with good outcome. But, patients who desire to continue the pregnancy after such a diagnosis must be cautioned about the potential for severe medical complications and developing persistent gestational trophoblastic tumor. We report here a case of complete hydatidiform mole in a triplet pregnancy coexistent with two live fetuses following in IVF-ET.

Keyword

triple pregnancy; complete hydatidiform mole; coexisting fetuses; IVF-ET

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis
Embryo Transfer*
Embryonic Structures*
Female
Fertilization in Vitro*
Fetus
Humans
Hydatidiform Mole*
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Triplet*
Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
Triplets*
Trophoblastic Neoplasms