GESTATIONAL TROPHOBLASTIC DISEASE IN BASRAH

Abstract

ABSTRACT To date few studies have been reported from Basrah regarding Gestational Trophoblastic disease GTD. This study was a clinical observational study done in Basrah at the 4 main obstetric hospitals based on 137 patients with GTD. The objective was to study the incidence of Hydatidiform Mole gestation and other Gestational trophoblastic diseases in Basrah and to review the clinical presentation and management of Hydatidiform Mole gestation in Basrah. Clinical records of patients were reviewed with regards to presentation, investigation, management and outcome. Of 137 patients, there were 132 patients (96%) treated for hydatidiform mole, 3 patients (2%) were treated for choriocarcinoma, 1(1%) patient had invasive mole and 1(1%) patient had placental site tumor. The incidence of molar pregnancy and choriocarcinoma was 1.7/1000 deliveries and 0.04/1000 deliveries, respectively. Molar pregnancy seems to be a common problem in Basrah but sever complications such as pre-clampsia & thyrotoxicosis were not reported in this study.