Centralized surveillance of hydatidiform mole: 7-year experience from a regional hospital in China.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the strategy and value of centralized surveillance of hydatidiform mole at a regional hospital in China and to investigate the necessity of prophylactic chemotherapy for high-risk complete hydatidiform mole.

Methods

Between February 2013 and February 2020, all women with hydatidiform mole in Dalian Women's and Children's Medical Center (Group) were registered for surveillance and treatment when indicated. Women with complete hydatidiform mole were categorized into low-risk and high-risk groups according to the criteria from Song Hongzhao's trophoblastic neoplasia. Outcomes and treatments were analyzed retrospectively.

Results

In total, 703 women with hydatidiform mole were registered for surveillance with a follow-up rate of 97.9% (688/703). 680 wo

SUBMITTER: Jiao L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8862018 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature