Molar Pregnancy / Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD)
Molar pregnancy
Molar pregnancy, also known as Gestational Trophoblastic Disease, is a rare disorder affecting one in 600 pregnancies. Most molar pregnancies resolve following uterine evacuation but a small number progress to malignant disease requiring chemotherapy.
Our research in this area
- Methods for diagnosing and monitoring molar pregnancy
- Women’s experiences of molar pregnancy
Key publications
| Category | Category | Keywords | Year | Title | Abstract | Actions |
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | Molar pregnancy / Gestational Trophoblastic Disease | 2023 |
Challenging gestational trophoblastic disease cases and mimics: An exemplar for the management of rare tumours |
Monitoring and treatment of gestational trophoblastic disease is challenging and provides an exemplar for the management of rare tumours. Mandatory registration with a specialist unit would ensure equity of access for all patients to the myriad of supports and services required. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | Molar pregnancy / Gestational Trophoblastic Disease | 2022 |
Advances in the diagnosis and early management of gestational trophoblastic disease |
Early identification of women with Gestational Trophoblastic Disease is paramount as this disorder is highly curable. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | Awareness / Knowledge, Experience, Molar pregnancy / Gestational Trophoblastic Disease | 2022 |
Experience of women on the Irish National Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Registry |
There is a knowledge gap in molar pregnancy amongst healthcare professionals which should be factored into future medical and nursing curricula. | More details Read publication |
Our people
- Professor Keelin O’Donoghue
- Dr Brendan Fitzgerald
- Caroline Joyce