Incidence of Molar Pregnency on Histopathological Examination- A Retrospective Study

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Date
2019-03
Authors
Dass, Chettan
Raina, Javia Singh
Kaur, Navjot
Kaur, Mohanvir
Sandhu, Amitoj
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Society for Health Care & Research Development
Abstract
Hydatidiform mole is an abnormal gestation characterized by trophoblastic hyperplasia and overgrowth of placental villi. H. mole is classified as complete (CHM) and partial (PHM). The diagnosis is based on histopathology and genetic origin. In our set up, we used only histopathological diagnostic criteria. The incidence of molar pregnancy varies in different parts of the world. Objective of the present study was to determine the frequency, clinical presentation and morphological features of H. mole and compare them with those of other studies. Objectives: The aim of this populationbased retrospective study was to evaluate the trend in the incidence of molar pregnancy. The reported incidence of GTD in India is in consistent therefore we planned to do an analysis of the GTD at our institute which is a referral tertiary center of Punjab. Methods: Records of patients of GTD admitted from Dec 2016 to March 2018 were analyzed and incidence was calculated. The diagnosis of hydatidiform mole was based on the post-operative morphological and/or pathological findings. A total of 150 cases of retained products of conception received in the department of pathology were analysed. Results: Out of total 16 cases of molar pregnancy 5 were diagnosed as complete mole and 11 were diagnosed as partial mole. Out of 5 cases of complete mole, one case was of recurrent molar pregnancy. Conclusion: There is a need to look further about the association of age with molar pregnancies in future studies.
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Molar pregnancy-Complete mole, Partial mole
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Dass Chettan, Raina Javia Singh, Kaur Navjot, Kaur Mohanvir, Sandhu Amitoj. Incidence of Molar Pregnency on Histopathological Examination- A Retrospective Study. Annals of International medical and Dental Research. 2019 Mar; 5(2): 10-12