Gestational trophoblastic disease registry & clinic

Overview of GTD

Hydatidiform mole is the most common form of GTD. Molar pregnancies are quite rare, affecting around 1 in 1,000 pregnancies. It is sometimes suspected on early ultrasound or after a miscarriage, when the tissue that is collected or passed from the uterus is inspected. As the condition is unusual and not well known in the community, it can come as a shock for women who are suffering the loss of a pregnancy.

Health professionals can call the GTD Fellow via the Women’s switchboard for advice and information on the management of patients with GTD.

Services available

• Nurse-led telehealth consultations for patients with GTD
• In-person consultation for patients needing treatment for GTN

Inclusion criteria

• Evidence or suspicion of molar pregnancy on histology

The GTD Registry and Clinic is a statewide service (Victoria).

Urgent referral

Please mark your referral urgent if the patient has any of the following:

• Choriocarcinoma
• Rising Beta hCG
• Heavy PV bleeding

For assessment or care due to concerning or deteriorating condition, please consider the most appropriate of:

• Triage reassessment – call GTD Fellow via the Women’s switchboard on (03) 8345 2000
• Women’s Emergency Care or nearest emergency department in cases of heavy bleeding

Referral instructions

Investigations

• Histopathology report

Send referral

GPs and other specialists can refer directly to the GTD Registry and Clinic via fax: (03) 8345 3539.

Use our GTD Registration Form – jump to Referral templates (Downloads).

In detail: How referrals are processed

Appointments

Clinics are held every weekday.

All patients referred to the GTD Registry will receive a telehealth or phone consultation within 2 weeks of referral.

Patients who require treatment for GTN will receive an in-person appointment with the GTD fellow.

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