Successful Primary Treatment of a Hydatidiform Mole with Methotrexate and EMACO
Joint Authors
Fontaine, C.
De Sutter, Ph.
Leunen, M.
De Vos, M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-05-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The preferred treatment method of most hydatidiform moles is suction aspiration.
In rare circumstances uterine abnormalities may preclude surgical treatment.
Case.
We report a case of complete molar pregnancy successfully treated with methotrexate followed by EMA/CO.
A 38-year-old woman with a complete hydatidiform mole and multiple uterine fibroids underwent a failed attempt at suction aspiration.
Following treatment with methotrexate, a nonmetastatic persistent trophoblastic tumour developed.
Six cycles of EMA/CO led to complete remission.
Conclusion.
We propose that primary treatment of molar pregnancies with chemotherapy is a useful treatment option in cases where uterine abnormalities interfere with suction aspiration.
American Psychological Association (APA)
De Vos, M.& Leunen, M.& Fontaine, C.& De Sutter, Ph.. 2009. Successful Primary Treatment of a Hydatidiform Mole with Methotrexate and EMACO. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
De Vos, M.…[et al.]. Successful Primary Treatment of a Hydatidiform Mole with Methotrexate and EMACO. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
De Vos, M.& Leunen, M.& Fontaine, C.& De Sutter, Ph.. Successful Primary Treatment of a Hydatidiform Mole with Methotrexate and EMACO. Case Reports in Medicine. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472852
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-472852
