Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (Clinical Perspectives in Obstetrics and Gynecology)

Gestational Trophoblastic Disease is a comprehensive survey by leading clinicians, pathologists, and basic scientists on the most significant developments in diagnosis and treatment of malignant trophoblastic disease (molar pregnancy). The book emphasizes partial and complete hydatidiform mole; invasive mole; choriocarcinoma; diagnostic applications of both ultrasonography and laboratory measurement of human chorionic gonadotropin; and chemotherapeutic modalities. The epidemiologic and immunologic aspects of gestational trophoblastic disease are explored, together with the psychological impact on patients and their families. Going beyond descriptive clinical symptomatology, the contributors present an up-to-date summary of knowledge derived from current research.