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Epidemiological survey of gestational trophoblastic disease in Besat Hospital in Sanandaj from 1373 to 1382
Fariba Farhadifar 1, Karim Naseri , Farnaz Zandvakili
1- , sima_homa@yahoo.com
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Background and Aim: Gestational trophoblastic diseases are among the cases of high risk pregnancies. Lack of timely diagnosis may lead to complications such as high morbidity and mortality, HTN and hyperthyroidism. The aim of this study was to assess the incidence and epidemiologic status of gestational trophoblastic diseases in Besat Hospital in Sanandaj from 1373 to 1382. Materials and Methods: This descriptive study included all normal deliveries, cesarean sections, and curettages of the moles in Beast Hospital from 1373 to 1382. The sampling method was census. Data were analyzed by means of descriptive statistical methods using SPSS win11 program. Results: The results of this study showed that the incidence of trophoblastic diseases was 2.02 per 1000 pregnancy, namely 81 cases out of 39979. 78 (96.3%) patients had hydatidiform mole, 2 cases (2.5%) invasive mole and 1 case (1.2%) choriocarcinoma. The mean age of the patients was 27.25.2 years. 30 cases (38%) had history of abortion. Conclusion: The incidence of gestational trophoblastic diseases and the mean age of these patients in Sanandaj are the same as those of others regions of Iran. Therefore routine sonograpghy in the first trimester, for rapid diagnosis of gestational trophoblastic diseases is recommended.
Keywords: Gestational trophoblastic diseases, Incidence, Epidemiology
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Type of Study: Original Research | Subject: General
Received: 2009/05/5 | Published: 2007/06/15


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