Hydatidiform Mole in a Patient With a Concern for Neoplasia: A Case Report

Abstract

Molar pregnancy or a hydatidiform mole, also referred to as gestational trophoblastic disease, is an abnormal type of pregnancy, in which a potentially anomalous egg is abnormally fertilized resulting in a subsequently non-viable conceptus becoming an enlarged growth in the uterus with dangerous complications. These moles can occur as either complete or partial moles, each with its own unique features. In this article, we report a case of a pregnant woman who presented to her primary care doctor with the chief complaint of shortness of breath. Upon further questioning, she was found to have slight vaginal bleeding. Further workup of the unexplained bleeding revealed a small, yet concerning molar pregnancy, and led to our encounter with the patient on her operating day for a dilation and curettage. As these moles are somewhat rare occurrences, this case report aims to describe the condition, with a focus on management and outcomes.