Abstract

Partial molar pregnancy is a triploid conception with a chromosomal lot of paternal origin. Progression to persistent trophoblastic disease, invasive mole or choriocarcinoma remains exceptional. We report the case of a 45-year-old woman who presented with heavy bleeding of genital origin and a partial molar pregnancy on ultrasound with no visible embryonic structure. Careful ultrasound-guided aspiration was performed under antibiotic and uterotonic cover, and the aspirate was sent for histological examination. The patient underwent monthly b-hCG monitoring for 6 months, with a final negativation.

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