26-Year-Old Woman with Rare, Life-Threatening Pregnancy Tumour Successfully Treated at Fortis Nagarbhavi
Bengaluru, January 16, 2026:
Doctors at Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi have successfully treated a rare and life-threatening pregnancy-related tumour in a 26-year-old woman, while preserving her uterus and future fertility. The patient was diagnosed with Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia (GTN) — a rare condition reported in approximately 2 out of every 1,000 pregnancies — marked by abnormal tissue growth within the uterus and a high risk of sudden, severe internal bleeding.
The complex case was managed through a coordinated multidisciplinary approach led by Dr. Nirmala Chandrashekar, Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi.
The woman was admitted with complaints of missed abortion and persistent vaginal spotting. Ultrasound imaging revealed an abnormal intrauterine mass with markedly increased blood flow, indicating a high likelihood of catastrophic bleeding. In many such cases, emergency hysterectomy becomes necessary to save the patient’s life. Given the seriousness of the condition, the patient’s family initially requested removal of the uterus.
However, after detailed evaluation, the Fortis Nagarbhavi medical team opted for a carefully planned conservative strategy aimed at safeguarding the patient’s life while preserving her fertility.
As part of the treatment, doctors first performed a procedure to temporarily reduce blood supply to the uterus, significantly lowering the risk of massive hemorrhage. This was followed by the precise removal of the abnormal tissue under continuous ultrasound guidance. The patient tolerated the procedure well, with no major complications, and made a smooth recovery.
Further investigations confirmed a partial molar pregnancy, a rare but treatable form of gestational trophoblastic disease. Post-treatment monitoring showed that the patient’s pregnancy hormone levels returned to normal, confirming complete recovery without the need for hysterectomy.
Explaining the case, Dr. Nirmala Chandrashekar said,
“This was an extremely challenging situation due to the imminent risk of sudden and severe bleeding. Our priority was to save the patient’s life while making every possible effort to preserve her uterus. By first controlling uterine blood flow and then carefully removing the abnormal tissue under ultrasound guidance, we achieved a safe and fertility-preserving outcome.”
Sharing her experience, the patient said she had not initially realised the seriousness of her condition.
“The doctors at Fortis Nagarbhavi explained everything patiently and treated me with great care. I am deeply grateful that my life was saved and that my ability to have children in the future has been preserved,” she said.
Mr. Ratheef Naik, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi, noted that gestational trophoblastic tumours require early diagnosis and expert multidisciplinary care.
“At Fortis Nagarbhavi, we are equipped to provide advanced, conservative and fertility-preserving treatment when patients seek timely medical attention. This successful intervention reinforces our standing as a leading tertiary care centre for managing high-risk and complex obstetric cases with clinical excellence and compassionate, patient-centric care,” he added.
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