Main description:

This book covers the entire spectrum of gestational trophoblastic disease from the most benign to the most malignant form. It addresses etiopathogenesis, molecular basis of the disease, risk assessment, management and follow-up. Management in the form of surgical, medical and supportive care is discussed in detail to help the practitioner in making treatment decisions. Special and rare varieties of the disease are be dealt separately. A separate section in each chapter covers critical conditions arising from the disease. Case based discussions make the chapters more lively and interesting. The recent trials and studies are also covered in the book. Topics such as fertility preservation, gestational trophoblastic diseases registry and development of voluntary organizations for supporting patients are value additions to this book. This book is meant for the general obstetrician and gynecologist and for the gynaecologic oncologist as well.

Contents:

Introduction or overview of Gestational Trophoblastic Disease.- Epidemiology.- Genetics and Pathogenesis : A recent update.- Human chorionic Gonadotropin.- Molecular markers in GTD.-Imaging in Gestational Trophoblastic Disease and Implication of uterine artery Doppler study in GTD & GTN.- Hydatidiform mole with live fetus : management guidelines.- Management of low risk GTN.- High risk GTN.- Ultra high risk GTN.- The dynamic scoring system and staging.- Role of surgery in GTD & GTN.- Placental site trophoblastic disease.- Critical conditions in GTD & GTN.- Recurrent Molar Pregnancy.- Fertility preservation in GTD and GTN.- Follow up: how often and how long?.- Setting up of a GTD follow up and Referral centre.