20–1.
As a group, gestational trophoblastic disease is typi ied by which o the ollowing?a.
Scant cytotrophoblastb.
Perivillous ibrin depositionc.
Villous mesenchymal hyperplasiad.
Abnormal trophoblast proli eration20–2.
As illustrated by di erences seen here between invasive mole (A) and choriocarcinoma (B), hydatidi orm moles as a group are di erentiatedhistologically rom other nonmolar neoplasms by the presence o which o the ollowing?
a.
Villib.
Cytotrophoblastc.
Syncytiotrophoblastd.
Marked angiogenesis20–3.
Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia includes allEXCEPT which o the ollowing?
a.
Invasive moleb.
Choriocarcinomac.
Partial hydatidi orm moled.
Placental site trophoblastic tumorA
B
A
B
A. Used with permission rom Dr. Ona Faye-Peterson. B. Reproduced with permission rom Schorge JO: Gestational trophoblastic disease. In Hof man BL, Schorge JO, Schaf er JI, et al (eds): Williams Gynecology, 2nd ed. New York, McGraw-Hill, 2012, Figure 37-8.
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Which o the ollowing histological changes, asshown here, are characteristic o hydatidi orm moles?
Used with permission rom Dr. Y. Erika Fong. Reproduced with permission rom Schorge JO: Gestational trophoblastic disease. In Hof man BL, Schorge JO, Schaf er JI, et al (eds): Williams Gynecology, 2nd ed. New York, McGraw-Hill, 2012, Figure 37-1B.
a.
Chronic villitis and villous inclusion bodiesb.
Villous mesenchymal hyperplasia and acute villitisc.
Villous lymphocytic in iltrates and syncytial knotsd.
Trophoblast proli eration and villous stromal edema20–5.
A predominant maternal risk actor or molar pregnancy includes which o the ollowing?a.
Advanced maternal ageb.
Prior cesarean deliveryc.
Type 2 diabetes mellitusd.
A rican American ethnicity20–6.
Your patient has completed treatment or a complete hydatidi orm mole. Compared with women without a prior molar pregnancy, those with one prior mole have which o the ollowing risks o developing this condition again in a subsequent pregnancy?a.
2%b.
13%c.
26%d.
42%20–7.
This molar pregnancy lacked a etal component. AllEXCEPT which o the ollowing eatures are also
characteristic o this type o hydatidi orm mole?
Used with permission rom Dr. Sasha Andrews. Reproduced with permission rom Schorge JO: Gestational trophoblastic disease. In Hof man BL, Schorge JO, Schaf er JI, et al (eds): Williams Gynecology, 2nd ed. New York, McGraw-Hill, 2012, Figure 37-3.
a.
Diploid karyotypeb.
Focal villous edemac.
Theca-lutein ovarian cysts are requently associatedd.
Approximate 15% risk o subsequent gestational trophoblastic neoplasia20–8.
All EXCEPT which o the ollowing eatures are characteristic o partial hydatidi orm mole?a.
Triploid karyotypeb.
Focal villous edemac.
Fetal tissue presentd.
Approximate 15% risk o subsequent gestational trophoblastic neoplasia20–9.
With regard to molar pregnancies, what does the term “androgenesis” re er to?a.
Increased placental androgen production that promotes villous edemab.
Development o a zygote that contains only maternal chromosomesc.
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20–10.
The pathogenesis o which o the ollowing is shown in this diagram?a.
Partial moleb.
Complete molec.
Mature cystic teratomad.
Complete mole with coexistent twin23,X 23,X 23,Y 23,Y 23,X 23,X 69,XXY 69,XXY 69,XXY Triploid 69, XXY Ce lls Ma te rna l a nd Pate rna l
Chromos omes
Dis pe rmy
20–12.
Patients with complete hydatidi orm molarpregnancy requently present with all EXCEPT which o the ollowing clinical indings?
a.
Vaginal bleedingb.
Multiple simple ovarian cystsc.
Increased thyroid-stimulating hormone levelsd.
Greater than expected serum β-human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels20–13.
Your patient is diagnosed with a completehydatidi orm mole. Sonographic examination o the adnexa reveals the indings below. The underlying etiology stems rom increased placental production o which o the ollowing?
a.
Estrogenb.
Thyroxinec.
Progesteroned.
β-Human chorionic gonadotropin20–14.
The condition shown in Question 20–13 is best managed by which o the ollowing?a.
Oophoropexyb.
Oophorectomyc.
Ovarian cystectomyd.
Molar pregnancy uterine evacuationReproduced with permission rom Schorge JO: Gestational trophoblastic disease. In Schorge JO, Schaf er JI, Halvorson LM, et al (eds): Williams Gynecology. New York, McGraw-Hill, 2008, Figure 37-1B.
20–11.
Your patient is a 39-year-old G2P1 with one prior uncomplicated pregnancy and vaginal delivery. Her current twin pregnancy is made up o a complete mole and a coexistent karyotypically normal etus. Magnetic resonance imaging was completed, and one view is presented below. This cross-sectional image shows the complete mole (asterisk), a normal placenta above the mole, and a cross section o the normal etus’s abdomen on the le t. Complications thatmay be reasonably anticipated during this pregnancy include all EXCEPT which o the ollowing?
Used with permission rom Dr. April Bleich.
a.
Preeclampsiab.
Fetal demisec.
Preterm deliveryd.
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Increased serum ree thyroxine levels in women with hydatidi orm moles stem rom increases in which o the ollowing?a.
Maternal estrogen levelsb.
Fetal thyroxine productionc.
Maternal progesterone levelsd.
Maternal β-human chorionic gonadotropin levels20–16.
A 24-year-old G3P2 presents with vaginal bleeding, a β-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) level o 300,000 mIU/mL, uterine size consistent with a 12-week gestation, B negative blood type, and the sonographic indings below. What is the most appropriate management?a.
Plan or hysterectomyb.
Rhogam administration and bed restc.
Plan or dilatation and curettaged.
Repeat a serum β-hCG level in 48 hours20–17.
Prior to surgical intervention or a hydatidi orm mole, all EXCEPT which o the ollowing are typically completed?a.
Type and screenb.
Complete blood countc.
Chest computed tomographyd.
Serum testing o liver, renal, and thyroid unction20–18.
Prior to molar pregnancy evacuation, a preoperative chest radiograph is typically obtained to exclude which o the ollowing associated conditions?a.
Cardiomegalyb.
Pleural e usionc.
Hilar lymphadenopathyd.
Trophoblastic deportation20–19.
What is the treatment o choice or a 20-week size complete mole in a 28-year-old G2P1?a.
Hysterectomyb.
Hysterotomy and evacuationc.
Dilatation and suction curettaged.
Intramuscular systemic methotrexate20–20.
Steps during dilatation and curettage that may hasten evacuation and lessen intraoperative blood loss include which o the ollowing?a.
Preoperative laminariab.
Large-bore suction cannulac.
Uterotonic administration during curettaged.
All o the above20–21.
Which o the ollowing uterotonics arecontraindicated in the setting o molar pregnancy evacuation?
a.
Misoprostolb.
Synthetic oxytocinc.
Carboprost tromethamined.
None o the above20–22.
In the United States, routine postevacuation treatment o molar pregnancy typically includes which o the ollowing?a.
Methotrexate chemotherapyb.
Intrauterine device insertionc.
Rhogam administration to Rh-negative womend.
All o the above20–23.
In the United States, a reasonable alternative to dilatation and curettage or the management o complete hydatidi orm mole includes which o the ollowing?a.
Hysterectomyb.
Hysterotomy and uterine evacuationc.
Misoprostol labor induction ollowing laminaria placementEa rly Pregna ncy Complica tions SE C T I O N 6
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20–24.
Your patient, who is pregnant with an estimated gestational age o 8 weeks by last menstrual period, presents to the emergency department with heavy vaginal bleeding and passage o tissue. Sonographic examination reveals an endometrial cavity illed with blood and tissue exhibiting inhomogeneous echoes. You per orm a dilatation and curettage with no complications. A week later, you receive the pathology report or the evacuated products o conception:Specimen: uterine contents
DNA interpretation by image cytometry: diploid Immunostaining: p57KIP2 positive
These histological indings are consistent with which o the ollowing diagnoses?
a.
Partial moleb.
Complete molec.
Spontaneous abortiond.
None o the above20–25.
Which o the statements below are true regarding surveillance practices ollowing evacuation o a molar pregnancy?a.
Endometrial biopsy and chest radiograph should be per ormed every 3 months or 1 year.b.
Endometrial biopsy, chest radiographs, and β-human chorionic gonadotropin levels are obtained serially, but each at di erent intervals.c.
Serum β-human chorionic gonadotropin levels should be monitored every 1 to 2 weeks until undetectable, a ter which monthly levels are drawn or the next 6 months.d.
None o the above20–26.
Which o the ollowing statements is true regarding contraceptive practices a ter evacuation o a molar pregnancy?a.
Intrauterine devices should not be inserted until the β-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) level is undetectable.b.
Pregnancies that occur during the monitoring period increase the risk o progression togestational trophoblastic neoplasia.
c.
Hormonal contraception, such as oral contraceptive pills and injectablemedroxyprogesterone acetate, should not be initiated until the β-hCG level is undetectable.
d.
All o the above20–27.
During surveillance, all EXCEPT which o the ollowing portend a greater risk or development o gestational trophoblastic neoplasia?a.
Maternal age > 40 yearsb.
8-cm theca lutein cystsc.
Rapidly declining β-human chorionic gonadotropin leveld.
β-Human chorionic gonadotropin level > 100,000 mIU/mL prior to uterine evacuation20–28.
Your patient is a 32-year-old G1P0A1 who has undergone molar pregnancy evacuation and isusing combination oral contraceptive pills. During postevacuation surveillance, her serum β-human chorionic gonadotropin levels had previously
dropped to an undetectable level. Today, as part o her monthly surveillance, her value is 900 mIU/mL. Appropriate initial management includes which o the ollowing?
a.
Preparation or dilatation and curettageb.
Initiation o intramuscular methotrexate therapyc.
Repeat β-human chorionic gonadotropin level in 48 hoursd.
International Federation o Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) staging20–29.
The patient rom Question 20–28 presentsagain in 48 hours and has a β-human chorionic gonadotropin level o 6000 mIU/mL. What is the next most appropriate step in her care?
a.
Transvaginal sonographyb.
Preparation or dilatation and curettagec.
Initiation o intramuscular methotrexate therapyd.
Chest and abdominopelvic computedtomography (CT) imaging and brain magnetic resonance imaging
20–30.
The patient rom Question 20–28 undergoes transvaginal sonography, which reveals no intrauterine or adnexal gestation. Appropriate management includes which o the ollowing?a.
Hysterectomyb.
Initiation o intravenous dactinomycin therapyc.
Initiation o intramuscular methotrexate therapyd.
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20–31.
In practice, the diagnosis o gestational trophoblastic neoplasia typically is determined by which o the ollowing?a.
Histologic tissue evaluationb.
Physical examination indingsc.
Computed tomography (CT) imagingd.
Serum β-human chorionic gonadotropin levels20–32.
Criteria or the diagnosis o gestational trophoblastic neoplasia includes which o the ollowing?a.
Rising β-human chorionic gonadotropin levelsb.
Plateaued β-human chorionic gonadotropin levelsc.
Persistent β-human chorionic gonadotropin levelsd.
All o the above20–33.
Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia may develop a ter which o the ollowing?a.
Evacuation o a partial moleb.
Delivery o a normal term pregnancyc.
Miscarriage o a genetically normal abortusd.
All o the above20–34.
The hallmark sign o gestational trophoblastic neoplasia is which o the ollowing?a.
Seizuresb.
Hemoptysisc.
Uterine bleedingd.
Pelvic vein thrombosis20–35.
Evaluation o abnormal bleeding or more than6 weeks ollowing any pregnancy may include which o the ollowing?
a.
Transvaginal sonographyb.
Serum β-human chorionic gonadotropin levelc.
Endometrial sampling to exclude placental site trophoblastic tumor or epithelioid trophoblastic tumord.
All o the above20–36.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) modi ied prognostic scoring system that was adapted by the International Federation o Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), which o the ollowing is assessed and assigned a rating scoreduring staging o gestational trophoblastic neoplasia?
a.
Parityb.
Severity o thyrotoxicosisc.
Number o months rom the antecedent pregnancyd.
Presence and diameter o largest theca-lutein cyst20–37.
Following dilatation and curettage or a complete mole, your patient is surveilled with serial β-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) levels. For the past 3 weeks, the β-hCG values have plateaued. Diagnostic evaluation reveals a metastatic lesion in the liver (shown here). Given this extent o disease, what is the International Federation o Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) stage?Used with permission rom Dr. John Schorge.
a.
Stage Ib.
Stage IIc.
Stage IIId.
Stage IV20–38.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) modi ied prognostic scoring system that was adapted by the International Federation o Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), patients with scores below which o the ollowing thresholds are assigned to the low-risk gestational trophoblastic neoplasia group?a.
≤ 4b.
≤ 6c.
≤ 8d.
≤ 1020–39.
Which o the ollowing characteristics are most typical o invasive moles?a.
Follows a term pregnancyb.
Penetrates deeply into the myometriumc.
Displays minimal trophoblastic growthd.
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Metastatic disease, such as that shown here, is most commonly due to which o the ollowing?Reproduced with permission rom Schorge JO: Gestational trophoblastic disease. In Schorge JO, Schaf er JI, Halvorson LM, et al (eds): Williams Gynecology. New York, McGraw-Hill, 2008, Figure 37-8.
a.
Invasive moleb.
Choriocarcinomac.
Epithelioid trophoblastic tumord.
Placental site trophoblastic tumor20–41.
Metastatic spread o choriocarcinoma is most commonly by which o the ollowing routes?a.
Lymphaticb.
Hematogenousc.
Peritoneal luidd.
Cerebrospinal luid20–42.
What is the most common site o metastatic spread o choriocarcinoma?a.
Brainb.
Liverc.
Lungsd.
Spleen20–43.
Your patient has International Federation o Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) stage Igestational trophoblastic neoplasia. Pre erred and e ective treatment includes methotrexate or which o the ollowing?
a.
Radical hysterectomyb.
Combination chemotherapyc.
External beam pelvic radiationd.
Actinomycin-D single-agent chemotherapy20–44.
Your patient has International Federation o Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) stage III gestational trophoblastic neoplasia. Which o the ollowing is considered typical treatment?a.
Radical hysterectomyb.
Combination chemotherapyc.
Radical hysterectomy plus adjuvant methotrexated.
External beam pelvic radiation plus adjuvant methotrexate20–45.
Chemotherapeutic agents in the EMA-CO regimen include all EXCEPT which o the ollowing?a.
Cisplatinb.
Etoposidec.
Methotrexated.
Actinomycin-D20–46.
True evidenced-based risks or uture pregnancy ollowing treatment o gestational trophoblastic disease include which o the ollowing?a.
Decreased ertilityb.
Increased risk o preterm laborc.
Increased risk o placenta accretad.
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Q uestion
number a nswerLetter Pa ge cited Hea der cited
20–1 d p. 3 9 6 Introduction
20–2 a p. 3 9 6 Introduction
20–3 c p. 3 9 6 Introduction
20–4 d p. 3 9 6 Hyda tidiform Mole—Mola r Pregna ncy
20–5 a p. 3 9 6 Epidemiology a nd Risk Fa ctors
20–6 a p. 3 9 7 Epidemiology a nd Risk Fa ctors
20–7 b p. 3 9 7 Ta ble 2 0 -1
20–8 d p. 3 9 7 Ta ble 2 0 -1
20–9 d p. 3 9 7 Pa thogenesis
20–10 a p. 3 9 8 Figure 2 0 -2 B
20–11 d p. 3 9 8 Twin Pregna ncy Comprising a N orma l Fetus a nd Coexistent Complete Mole
20–12 c p. 3 9 8 Clinica l Findings 20–13 d p. 3 9 8 Clinica l Findings 20–14 d p. 3 9 8 Clinica l Findings 20–15 d p. 3 9 8 Clinica l Findings 20–16 c p. 3 9 9 Sonogra phy 20–17 c p. 4 0 0 Ta ble 2 0 -2
20–18 d p. 4 0 0 Termina tion of Mola r Pregna ncy
20–19 c p. 4 0 0 Termina tion of Mola r Pregna ncy
20–20 d p. 4 0 0 Termina tion of Mola r Pregna ncy
20–21 d p. 4 0 0 Ta ble 2 0 -2
20–22 c p. 4 0 0 Termina tion of Mola r Pregna ncy
20–23 a p. 4 0 0 Termina tion of Mola r Pregna ncy
20–24 c p. 4 0 0 Pa thologica l Dia gnosis
20–25 c p. 4 0 1 Posteva cua tion Surveilla nce
20–26 a p. 4 0 1 Posteva cua tion Surveilla nce
20–27 c p. 4 0 1 Posteva cua tion Surveilla nce
20–28 c p. 4 0 1 Posteva cua tion Surveilla nce
20–29 a p. 4 0 1 Posteva cua tion Surveilla nce
20–30 d p. 4 0 1 Posteva cua tion Surveilla nce
20–31 d p. 4 0 1 Gesta tiona l trophobla stic N eopla sia
20–32 d p. 4 0 2 Ta ble 2 0 -3
20–33 d p. 4 0 1 Gesta tiona l Trophobla stic N eopla sia
20–34 c p. 4 0 1 Clinica l Findings
20–35 d p. 4 0 2 Dia gnosis, Sta ging, a nd Prognostic Scoring
20–36 c p. 4 0 2 Ta ble 2 0 -4
20–37 d p. 4 0 2 Ta ble 2 0 -4
20–38 b p. 4 0 2 Dia gnosis, Sta ging, a nd Prognostic Scoring
20–39 b p. 4 0 2 Inva sive Mole
20–40 b p. 4 0 3 Gesta tiona l Chorioca rcinoma
20–41 b p. 4 0 3 Gesta tiona l Chorioca rcinoma
20–42 c p. 4 0 3 Gesta tiona l Chorioca rcinoma
20–43 d p. 4 0 3 Trea tment
20–44 b p. 4 0 3 Trea tment
20–45 a p. 4 0 3 Trea tment