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Perforating invasive mole masquerading as an ovarian tumour--case report

Chandran R 1 , Tham KY 2 , Rose I 3

Affiliations 

  • 1 R Chandran BBS, MRCOG, MOG. Lecturer. Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
  • 2 K. Y. Tham B.Sc., MBBS, MRCOG. Lecturer. Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
  • 3 I. Rose, MBBS, DCP. Lecturer. Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Med J Malaysia, 1991 Sep;46(3):255-8.
PMID: 1839922

Abstract

An invasive mole causing uterine perforation is a rare occurrence. We describe below a case with an unusual presentation which was mistaken for an ovarian tumour. The difficulty in diagnosis and the need for a high index of suspicion is highlighted.

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