Torsion theca lutein cyst in association with invasive mole presenting as acute abdomen: a rare case

Authors

  • Radhamani S. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore, Karnataka, India
  • Sushma V. Dev Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore, Karnataka, India
  • Akhila M.V. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20150468

Keywords:

Beta-human chorionic gonadotropin, Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN), Invasive mole, Theca lutein cyst, Torsion, PSTT

Abstract

Gestational trophoblastic neoplasias (GTN) are rare tumours that constitute less than 1% of all gynaecological malignancies. Invasive mole is a distinct subgroup of GTN, which if not diagnosed and treated early, can result in serious complications like uterine perforation and haemoperitoneum. We present a rare case of torsion theca lutein cyst in association with invasive mole of the uterus, which developed following the evacuation of a molar pregnancy with features of continued irregular vaginal bleeding, persistently high βHcg levels along with acute abdomen.

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2017-02-09

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