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Does molar pregnancy put you at risk for malignancy

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A molar pregnancy can put a patient at risk for malignancy, specifically gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN).

Risk of malignancy

Prophylactic chemotherapy

Follow-up and surveillance

While a molar pregnancy does increase the risk of malignancy, the risk varies according to the type of molar pregnancy and post-evacuation hCG levels. Prophylactic chemotherapy and careful follow-up can help manage this risk.

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Gestational trophoblastic disease

Patient education

Guidelines

General counseling

Pathway
RCOG 2021