Authors : A.A.G. Jimoh, A.B. Ajayi and R. Saidu
Abstract: This is an 8 years review of hydatidiform mole at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara State. The objective of this study is to determine the incidence, clinical presentation and management of hydatidiform mole in this centre. All cases of hydatidiform mole seen from January 1999 to 31st December 2006 at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital were identified through the records of names with the pathological diagnosis of hydatidiform mole kept in the medical records department of the hospital. The case records were then retrieved and the data analyzed. There were 72 cases of hydatidiform mole and 17,223 deliveries during the period of study. The incidence of hydatidiform mole during the study period was 1 in 239 deliveries. Pre-operative diagnosis was made in all of the cases. Bleeding per vaginam was the main presenting complaint in 63 cases (87.5%). About 71 cases (98.7%) were treated with vacuum aspiration while one of the patients had hysterectomy. Follow up clinic attendance was poor as only 22.2% were adequately followed up for 2 years. Hydatidiform mole remains a major premalignant tumor of the female genital tract. While clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment outcomes are satisfactory, follow up of affected patients have been poor and pose serious challenges.
A.A.G. Jimoh, A.B. Ajayi and R. Saidu, 2012. Hydatidiform Mole in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital: An 8 Years Review. International Journal of Tropical Medicine, 7: 57-60.