Complete mole with a coexistent normal fetus: a case report.

BACKGROUND

The incidence of a coexistent normal fetus is quoted in literature as 1 in 22,000 to 100,000 pregnancies and may be associated with multiple complications including persistent trophoblastic neoplasia.

CASE: A 35-year-old woman with a complete mole and a coexistent normal fetus presented with multiple complications but was successfully managed until 30 weeks' gestation and gave birth to a healthy, normal female fetus. After delivery the mother recovered completely with no evidence of persistent trophoblastic disease.

CONCLUSION

Although termination of pregnancy is an option chosen by most patients, continuing the pregnancy while optimizing the maternal condition by appropriate management of complications can result in a successful outcome.