Advanced gestational trophoblastic disease: A case report of medical management prior to surgical intervention
Background: Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) is a rare developmental form of proliferative trophoblastic tissue. Sparse literature exists regarding the optimal management of patients with advanced GTD, but the definitive treatment is urgent surgical intervention. Case: A 48-year-old woman pre...
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2018-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Background: Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) is a rare developmental form of proliferative trophoblastic tissue. Sparse literature exists regarding the optimal management of patients with advanced GTD, but the definitive treatment is urgent surgical intervention. Case: A 48-year-old woman presented advanced GTD. She was medically managed for hypertension and hyperthyroidism prior to surgical intervention in order to minimize the risk of anesthetic and surgical complications. Conclusion: Advanced GTD is rare. Undetected GTD can result in complications such as thyrotoxicosis, which poses substantial risks in the peri-operative period. Appropriate identification and management of this clinical problem are essential to prevent complications as well as subsequent malignant sequelae. Keywords: Molar pregnancy, Hydatidiform mole, Thyrotoxicosis, Medical optimization |
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| Item Description: | 2214-9112 10.1016/j.crwh.2018.e00072 |