Abstract
BACKGROUND Gestational trophoblastic diseases have varying clinical presentations with certain diagnostic signs and symptoms. A strong correlation between gestational trophoblastic diseases (GTD) and a previous history of dilation & evacuation (D & E) has been documented in the limited available literature. We wanted to study the spectrum of gestational trophoblastic disease secondary to dilation & evacuation. METHODS A two-year study including all the females who were admitted to MMIMSR Hospital in view of suspicion of gestational trophoblastic disease was conducted with all having a common history of dilatation and evacuation in the recent past. RESULTS Through the analysis we saw the spectrum of GTD including partial mole, complete mole, invasive mole and choriocarcinoma, as well as its complications in the form of arterio-venous malformation (AVM). CONCLUSIONS The two-year experience suggests that dilatation and curettage may predispose a female of reproductive age group to develop gestational trophoblastic disease in the future. Hence, a high index of suspicion is necessary for timely diagnosis and intervention. The study further helped us understand the wide spectrum of the disease and its associated complications. KEY WORDS Abortion, AVM, Dilatation and Evacuation, GTD, GTN
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