BACKGROUND We describe the treatment strategy for a patient who was found to have a partial hydatidiform mole and coexisting fetus(PHMCF)during the second trimester.The patient was a 38-year-old Chinese woman who had ...BACKGROUND We describe the treatment strategy for a patient who was found to have a partial hydatidiform mole and coexisting fetus(PHMCF)during the second trimester.The patient was a 38-year-old Chinese woman who had become pregnant following in vitro fertilization and embryo transplantation.We wanted to determine the safest therapeutic strategy to terminate the PHMCF during the second trimester.CASE SUMMARY In this case,we present a patient who was found to have a PHMCF complicated with serious continuous vaginal bleeding and pre-eclampsia during the second trimester.After careful evaluation,the pregnancy was considered to be unsustainable and was terminated via caesarean section(CS).An infant with weak vital signs and a partially cystic placenta measuring 110 mm×95 mm×35 mm were delivered by CS.The patient was discharged after 4 d.The serum levels ofβ-human chorionic gonadotropin decreased to within a normal range 5 wk after the operation,and no evidence of persistent trophoblastic disease or lung metastases was noticed at the 6-mo follow-up.CONCLUSION CS termination of PHMCF during the second trimester may be a relatively safe therapeutic strategy.展开更多
Twin pregnancy with mosaic partial hydatidiform mole (PHM) and survival of two healthy fetuses following in vitro fertilization and embryos transfer (IVF-ET) is a rare situation and is considered a challenge for m...Twin pregnancy with mosaic partial hydatidiform mole (PHM) and survival of two healthy fetuses following in vitro fertilization and embryos transfer (IVF-ET) is a rare situation and is considered a challenge for management. A 32-year-old Chinese woman conceived twin pregnancy following IVF-ET. At 22 weeks' gestation, an additional intrauterine echogenic mass with features of PHM were shown by successive ultrasound examinations. At 35 weeks' gestation, two live male infants and two placentas were delivered by caesarean section (CS). Histologic examination of the abnormal placenta confirmed mosaic PHM. Genetic study showed the abnormal placental mosaicism (expressed in molar-69XXY and normal vili-46XY), co-existing with a hypospadia new-born (46XY) in one amniotic sac. However, the other one was normal. Serial serum β-hCG levels showed a declining trend and serum β-human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) were undetectable at 6 months after delivery. The case demonstrated that it is possible to prolonged gestation by PHM under close surveillance during the entire pregnancy.展开更多
BACKGROUND: Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) is a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by abnormal trophoblast tissue. Molar and non-molar hydropic placental changes are the most common forms of GT...BACKGROUND: Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) is a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by abnormal trophoblast tissue. Molar and non-molar hydropic placental changes are the most common forms of GTD. Differential diagnosis of GTD is sometimes problematic. Recently, p53 expression was identified as a good marker for distinguishing GTD types. ALMS: Comparison of p53 expression in partial hydatidiform mole (PHM) and hydropic abortion. METHODS: In this prospective cross-sectional study, molar and non-molar hydropic pregnancy specimens were collected. Immunohistochemical staining, based on the Labeled Streptavidin Biotin (LSAB) technique, was carried out on multiple 4 Ixm paraffin block sections prepared from formalin-fixed trophoblastic tissues. Polymer-based Envision was used to assess p53 tumor suppressor protein immunoreactivity, p53 expression was then compared between both groups. RESULTS: In the study, 40 patients were included: 20 with confirmed PHM and 20 with hydropic pregnancy, p53 protein was positive in 60% of patients with PHM and 25% of patients with hydropic pregnancy. The p53 positive rate was significantly higher in patients with PHM (p = 0.027). Moreover, patients with PHM had a significantly high grade of staining (p 〈 0.001). CONCLUSION: Our findings indicate that immunohistochemical analysis of p53 protein can be used to distinguish PHM and hydropic pregnancy.展开更多
<strong>Objectives</strong>:<span> This retrospective study evaluated 1) benefits of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)-based chromosomal microarrays (CMAs) in the diagnosis of complete hydatidifor...<strong>Objectives</strong>:<span> This retrospective study evaluated 1) benefits of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)-based chromosomal microarrays (CMAs) in the diagnosis of complete hydatidiform mole (CHM) and partial HM (PHM) in products of conception (POC) and amniotic fluid (AF) specimens, and 2) frequency of whole-genome uniparental disomy (wgUPD) and triploidy in POC and AF specimens received at a US national reference laboratory.</span><span "=""> </span><b><span>Methods:</span></b><span> We reviewed consecutive 2138 POC and 3230 AF specimens and identified the cases with wgUPD and triploidy which are associated with molar pregnancy.</span><span "=""> </span><b><span>Results:</span></b><span "=""><span> Of 2138 consecutive POC specimens tested, SNP-based CMA detected wgUPD in 10 (0.47%) and triploidy in 84 (3.93%). Of the 10 wgUPD cases, 9 (90%) were confirmed as CHM. Of 3230 consecutive AF specimens, the array detected wgUPD in 1 case (0.03%) and triploidy in 11 (0.34%). </span><b><span>Conclusions:</span></b><span> SNP-based microarray allows detection of wgUPD in POC and AF specimens at a US national reference laboratory. Correctly diagnosing HM and differentiating CHM from PHM </span></span><span>are</span><span> important for clinical management. The effective SNP-based CMA detection of wgUPD in CHM may enable physicians to monitor patients at risk for gestational trophoblastic disease and neoplasm.</span><span "=""> </span><span "=""><span>Conventional chromosome analysis of POC has a high </span><span>failure rate, cannot be performed on formalin-fixed paraffin embedded samples, and cannot detect wgUPD. Further</span></span><span "=""> </span><span>multi-institutional collaborative assessmen</span><span> on accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and adequate access to SNP-based CMA, may lead this testing platform to be considered as the first-tier analysis tool for POC specimens, including those showing PHM or CHM.展开更多
Objective:To analyze clinicopathologic classification features of the cases that were diagnosed as missed abortion preoperatively but turn out to be hydatidiform mole(HM)postoperatively.Methods:A retrospective analysi...Objective:To analyze clinicopathologic classification features of the cases that were diagnosed as missed abortion preoperatively but turn out to be hydatidiform mole(HM)postoperatively.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the patients who had a missed abortion in our hospital from 2017 to 2018.Clinical and pathological characteristics of different types of HMs were observed.Diagnostic value of karyotype in HM was discussed based on the karyotype analysis of villi chromosome.Results:A total of 278(11.2%)HM patients were misdiagnosed as missed abortion.Naked-eye detection rate of HM was 26.61%,and sensitivity of transvaginal ultrasound on HM was 7.91%.One hundred and forty-seven(52.88%)HM cases could not be genotyped via pathological hematoxylin and eosin(HE)staining.70 HM patients underwent P57 immunohistochemistry,which had guiding significance to the classification.In addition,the karyotype diagnosis of the tissues from 15 cases basically matched their P57 classifications.Conclusions:P57 should be listed as a routine test in hydatidiform pathological examination at the same time of HE staining,and what’s more,P57 expression is consistent with genotyping,which should be recommended for the patients with HM if observed by naked eye.展开更多
BACKGROUND Epithelioid trophoblastic tumor(ETT)is a special type of gestational trophoblastic tumor.However,its pathogenesis has been incompletely elucidated.ETT rarely occurs in the ovaries and fallopian tubes,unlike...BACKGROUND Epithelioid trophoblastic tumor(ETT)is a special type of gestational trophoblastic tumor.However,its pathogenesis has been incompletely elucidated.ETT rarely occurs in the ovaries and fallopian tubes,unlike placental site trophoblastic tumor,requiring a histopathological biopsy and immunohistochemistry for further diagnosis.CASE SUMMARY A 29-year-old woman with irregular vaginal bleeding and elevated serum chorionic gonadotropin(β-hCG)levels presented similar symptoms to ectopic pregnancy.Transvaginal ultrasound revealed abnormal echoes of the left adnexa.Postoperatively,the pathology of the left ovary and fallopian tube was reported as ETT.The patient was followed up with regular hCG measurements and ultrasounds.The blood hCG values showed an upward trend 3 mo after the operation and then chemotherapy was prescribed.The current health status is normal.CONCLUSION For women of childbearing age with elevated serumβ-hCG levels,practitioners should consider ETT and be alert to the poor prognosis of the disease.After surgery,the patient’s condition should be closely observed to prevent recurrence and metastasis.Postoperative chemotherapy is only helpful for treating the disease to a certain extent.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND We describe the treatment strategy for a patient who was found to have a partial hydatidiform mole and coexisting fetus(PHMCF)during the second trimester.The patient was a 38-year-old Chinese woman who had become pregnant following in vitro fertilization and embryo transplantation.We wanted to determine the safest therapeutic strategy to terminate the PHMCF during the second trimester.CASE SUMMARY In this case,we present a patient who was found to have a PHMCF complicated with serious continuous vaginal bleeding and pre-eclampsia during the second trimester.After careful evaluation,the pregnancy was considered to be unsustainable and was terminated via caesarean section(CS).An infant with weak vital signs and a partially cystic placenta measuring 110 mm×95 mm×35 mm were delivered by CS.The patient was discharged after 4 d.The serum levels ofβ-human chorionic gonadotropin decreased to within a normal range 5 wk after the operation,and no evidence of persistent trophoblastic disease or lung metastases was noticed at the 6-mo follow-up.CONCLUSION CS termination of PHMCF during the second trimester may be a relatively safe therapeutic strategy.
基金This work was supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 81100445), Talents Project of Beijing Health Bureau (No. 2009-2-11) and the Basic and Clinical Research Cooperation Fund of Capital Medical University (No. 11JL54).
文摘Twin pregnancy with mosaic partial hydatidiform mole (PHM) and survival of two healthy fetuses following in vitro fertilization and embryos transfer (IVF-ET) is a rare situation and is considered a challenge for management. A 32-year-old Chinese woman conceived twin pregnancy following IVF-ET. At 22 weeks' gestation, an additional intrauterine echogenic mass with features of PHM were shown by successive ultrasound examinations. At 35 weeks' gestation, two live male infants and two placentas were delivered by caesarean section (CS). Histologic examination of the abnormal placenta confirmed mosaic PHM. Genetic study showed the abnormal placental mosaicism (expressed in molar-69XXY and normal vili-46XY), co-existing with a hypospadia new-born (46XY) in one amniotic sac. However, the other one was normal. Serial serum β-hCG levels showed a declining trend and serum β-human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) were undetectable at 6 months after delivery. The case demonstrated that it is possible to prolonged gestation by PHM under close surveillance during the entire pregnancy.
文摘BACKGROUND: Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) is a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by abnormal trophoblast tissue. Molar and non-molar hydropic placental changes are the most common forms of GTD. Differential diagnosis of GTD is sometimes problematic. Recently, p53 expression was identified as a good marker for distinguishing GTD types. ALMS: Comparison of p53 expression in partial hydatidiform mole (PHM) and hydropic abortion. METHODS: In this prospective cross-sectional study, molar and non-molar hydropic pregnancy specimens were collected. Immunohistochemical staining, based on the Labeled Streptavidin Biotin (LSAB) technique, was carried out on multiple 4 Ixm paraffin block sections prepared from formalin-fixed trophoblastic tissues. Polymer-based Envision was used to assess p53 tumor suppressor protein immunoreactivity, p53 expression was then compared between both groups. RESULTS: In the study, 40 patients were included: 20 with confirmed PHM and 20 with hydropic pregnancy, p53 protein was positive in 60% of patients with PHM and 25% of patients with hydropic pregnancy. The p53 positive rate was significantly higher in patients with PHM (p = 0.027). Moreover, patients with PHM had a significantly high grade of staining (p 〈 0.001). CONCLUSION: Our findings indicate that immunohistochemical analysis of p53 protein can be used to distinguish PHM and hydropic pregnancy.
文摘<strong>Objectives</strong>:<span> This retrospective study evaluated 1) benefits of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)-based chromosomal microarrays (CMAs) in the diagnosis of complete hydatidiform mole (CHM) and partial HM (PHM) in products of conception (POC) and amniotic fluid (AF) specimens, and 2) frequency of whole-genome uniparental disomy (wgUPD) and triploidy in POC and AF specimens received at a US national reference laboratory.</span><span "=""> </span><b><span>Methods:</span></b><span> We reviewed consecutive 2138 POC and 3230 AF specimens and identified the cases with wgUPD and triploidy which are associated with molar pregnancy.</span><span "=""> </span><b><span>Results:</span></b><span "=""><span> Of 2138 consecutive POC specimens tested, SNP-based CMA detected wgUPD in 10 (0.47%) and triploidy in 84 (3.93%). Of the 10 wgUPD cases, 9 (90%) were confirmed as CHM. Of 3230 consecutive AF specimens, the array detected wgUPD in 1 case (0.03%) and triploidy in 11 (0.34%). </span><b><span>Conclusions:</span></b><span> SNP-based microarray allows detection of wgUPD in POC and AF specimens at a US national reference laboratory. Correctly diagnosing HM and differentiating CHM from PHM </span></span><span>are</span><span> important for clinical management. The effective SNP-based CMA detection of wgUPD in CHM may enable physicians to monitor patients at risk for gestational trophoblastic disease and neoplasm.</span><span "=""> </span><span "=""><span>Conventional chromosome analysis of POC has a high </span><span>failure rate, cannot be performed on formalin-fixed paraffin embedded samples, and cannot detect wgUPD. Further</span></span><span "=""> </span><span>multi-institutional collaborative assessmen</span><span> on accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and adequate access to SNP-based CMA, may lead this testing platform to be considered as the first-tier analysis tool for POC specimens, including those showing PHM or CHM.
文摘Objective:To analyze clinicopathologic classification features of the cases that were diagnosed as missed abortion preoperatively but turn out to be hydatidiform mole(HM)postoperatively.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the patients who had a missed abortion in our hospital from 2017 to 2018.Clinical and pathological characteristics of different types of HMs were observed.Diagnostic value of karyotype in HM was discussed based on the karyotype analysis of villi chromosome.Results:A total of 278(11.2%)HM patients were misdiagnosed as missed abortion.Naked-eye detection rate of HM was 26.61%,and sensitivity of transvaginal ultrasound on HM was 7.91%.One hundred and forty-seven(52.88%)HM cases could not be genotyped via pathological hematoxylin and eosin(HE)staining.70 HM patients underwent P57 immunohistochemistry,which had guiding significance to the classification.In addition,the karyotype diagnosis of the tissues from 15 cases basically matched their P57 classifications.Conclusions:P57 should be listed as a routine test in hydatidiform pathological examination at the same time of HE staining,and what’s more,P57 expression is consistent with genotyping,which should be recommended for the patients with HM if observed by naked eye.
文摘BACKGROUND Epithelioid trophoblastic tumor(ETT)is a special type of gestational trophoblastic tumor.However,its pathogenesis has been incompletely elucidated.ETT rarely occurs in the ovaries and fallopian tubes,unlike placental site trophoblastic tumor,requiring a histopathological biopsy and immunohistochemistry for further diagnosis.CASE SUMMARY A 29-year-old woman with irregular vaginal bleeding and elevated serum chorionic gonadotropin(β-hCG)levels presented similar symptoms to ectopic pregnancy.Transvaginal ultrasound revealed abnormal echoes of the left adnexa.Postoperatively,the pathology of the left ovary and fallopian tube was reported as ETT.The patient was followed up with regular hCG measurements and ultrasounds.The blood hCG values showed an upward trend 3 mo after the operation and then chemotherapy was prescribed.The current health status is normal.CONCLUSION For women of childbearing age with elevated serumβ-hCG levels,practitioners should consider ETT and be alert to the poor prognosis of the disease.After surgery,the patient’s condition should be closely observed to prevent recurrence and metastasis.Postoperative chemotherapy is only helpful for treating the disease to a certain extent.