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Complete hydatidiform mole with co-existing live fetus: A case report
Jezzel Joice G. Lagare, MD and Lynnette R. Lu-Lasala, MD, FPOGS, FPSSTD
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Southern Philippines Medical Center
The co-existence of a hydatidiform mole with a living fetus during the third trimester is extremely rare. The optimal management of such a case is controversial especially when medical and obstetric complications set in before term. The aim of management is towards avoidance of complications and planning the delivery at the most appropriate time to ensure good maternal and fetal outcome. We report the case of a 27-year-old Gravida 2 Para 1, who was diagnosed with a complete mole with co-existing live fetus at around 12 weeks age of gestation. She was referred to our institution at 31 weeks and 1 day age of gestation due to vaginal bleeding for which an emergency cesarean section was done. She delivered a live baby boy weighing 1.5 kg, with Apgar Score of 4,6,6. Chemoprophylaxis was administered and her serum beta human chorionic gonadotropin was monitored post-partum.
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