Invasive mole after heterotopic pregnancy in a postmenopausal woman: A rare case report from a tertiary hospital in northern Tanzania
This case highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of invasive mole in a postmenopausal woman after heterotopic pregnancy in a resource-limited setting. The absence of post-evacuation β-hCG surveillance contributed to delayed recognition. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion and emphasize the importance of hCG monitoring for early detection and optimal management of GTN. Also should maintain a high index of suspicion for GTN in women with abnormal bleeding even after menopause.
Authors
- Tecla Lyamuya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3814-2217)
- Alex Mremi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7226-0168)
- Eusebious Maro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2344-8655)
- John Lugata (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9221-0452)
- Glory Maringo
- Joseph Mlay
Institutions
- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-10-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.112069
- Primary Topic
- Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00