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ArticleCase reports in women's health2018

Advanced gestational trophoblastic disease: A case report of medical management prior to surgical intervention.

Ann Lehto, Kyle Hitscherich, Olga Argeros

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Ann LehtoNew York Institute of Technology, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Northern Boulevard, Old Westbury, NY 11568, USA.
Kyle HitscherichDepartment of Surgery, Christiana Care Health System, 4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19718, USA.
Olga ArgerosDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, SBH Health System, 4422 Third Ave, Bronx, NY 10457, USA.

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Abstract

backgroundGestational 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.

conclusionAdvanced 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.

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Hydatidiform moleMedical optimizationMolar pregnancyThyrotoxicosis

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PMID30167379
PMCPMC6111126

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