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

Kim, Gwang Kook; Kim, Myung Chul; Park, Jin Soo; Han, Hyuk Dong; Jung, In Bae

Case Report

Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2000;43(11):2062-2066.
Published online January 1, 2001.

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

Gwang Kook Kim, Myung Chul Kim, Jin Soo Park, Hyuk Dong Han, In Bae Jung

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.

Key Words: triple pregnancy, complete hydatidiform mole, coexisting fetuses, IVF-ET