Clinical observations of hydatidiform moles in a malaysian hospital
Ong, H.C.; Lee, P.Y.; Ng, T.K.; Chong, C.H.
Singapore Medical Journal 19(1): 33-36
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0037-5675 PMID: 663681 Document Number: 124780
A retrospective analysis of 102 cases of hydatiform moles seen in the Maternity Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is presented. The incidence was 1 : 669. The tumor was more common in the Malays and in the lower social class patients. No specific age group or parity group was exempted. Vaginal bleeding and amenorrhea were prominent features. Hyperemesis and abdominal cramps occurred less commonly. The uterine size was larger than dates in 62.7% of patients. Pre-eclampsia complicated 23.5% of the moles and its severity was inversely related to the uterine size. Spontaneous abortion occurred in 57.8% of patients at a mean gestational period of 19 wk.