Abstract
Molar pregnancies represent a signicant burden of disease on the spectrum of gestational trophoblastic disease. The incidence varies widely in different parts of the world. The objective of this study is to determine the occurrence, management, and outcome of molar pregnancies at our institution. During the study period of 1 year, a total of 36 cases were diagnosed with GTD, giving an incidence of 2.6 per 1000 pregnancies, 2.7 per 1000 deliveries and 2.8 per 1000 livebirths in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, GMCH. Vaginal bleeding was the commonest symptoms (66.66%) apart from amenorrhea. Suction evacuation was the primary mode of treatment (91.66%) and only 4 patients (11.11%) underwent hysterectomy. Chemotherapy was administered in 12 patients. During the follow up period, 5 patients (13.88%) were diagnosed with GTN, 4 of them being invasive mole and 1 being choriocarcinoma. Use of routine rst trimester ultrasonography has led to early diagnosis and majority of cases are cured by simple surgical intervention. Longer follow up protocol attribute to poor compliance. A multi-centered study is essential in India to determine the true incidence and overall outcome of molar pregnancy that will help in the understanding of the burden of the disease.
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