Molar pregnancy with multiple organ dysfunction, an interesting case report

Successful management and cure of gestational trophoblastic disease [GTD, molar ] depends upon prompt, accurate diagnosis and institution of individualized, therapeutic modalities. Because Molar pregnancies encompasses multitude of clinical entities, each with myriad presentations, clinicians must remain alert to identify patients exhibiting signs and symptoms consistent with GTD [molar]. Armed with a high index of suspicion, physicians may target such individuals and launch the appropriate diagnostic barrage, leading to triage for treatment early in the course of the disease. The disease if not diagnosed early may lead to complication such as, acute respiratory distress, cardiac failure, liver and renal failure. Intracranial bleeding and seizures complicated with infection and coagulation failure may lead to death of these young women. Little data are available to assist in the counselling of women with diagnosis and compulsory follow up. Appropriate contraception should be discussed and advise given before discharge as they may get lost to follow up. These women should be informed of the elevated risk of developing malignant sequlae in future.