Resumo: Traçar um padrão de distribuição geográfica da doença trofoblástica gestacional (DTG) em centro de referência do estado da Bahia, no Nordeste do Brasil e determinar as características demográficas na apresentação da doença. Estudo observacional descritivo com dados obtidos de prontuários de 140 pacientes com DTG encaminhadas ao Centro de Doença Trofoblástica Gestacional da Maternidade Climério de Oliveira, no estado da Bahia, Brasil, de 2002 a 2007. Foi feita uma distribuição geográfica das pacientes com DTG, nas macrorregiões de saúde e foram avaliadas variáveis demográficas, fonte de referência, e tipo de gestação antecedente. Para análise estatística foi usado teste qui-quadrado (p<0,05%). A principal procedência das pacientes foi da macrorregião de saúde Leste (77,9%). A incidência da DTG no centro de referência foi de 8,5/1.000 partos. A faixa etária foi predominante de 20 a 34 anos (65%). Uma pequena proporção de pacientes estava trabalhando (42,9%). O nível educacional foi baixo: 67,9% das pacientes cursaram apenas o ensino fundamental. Hospitais secundários foram a principal fonte de referência de pacientes (84,3%). A maioria das pacientes teve gestação de termo prévia à DTG (42,1%). Neste estudo, a DTG predominou na melhor faixa etária para fecundidade e em pacientes com aspectos sócio-demográficos desfavoráveis. A tendência de referência dessas pacientes foi principalmente da macrorregião de saúde Leste. / Abstract: To outline the geographical distribution pattern of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) in a referral center located in the state of Bahia, northeastern Brazil, and to determine the demographic characteristics in the presentation of the disease. Observational, descriptive study of the data retrieved from the medical records of 140 GTD patients referred to the Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Center of Climério de Oliveira Maternity, Bahia, Brazil between 2002 and 2007. The geographical distribution of GTD patients across healthcare macroregions was determined and demographic variables, referral sources and type of previous gestation were assessed. Statistical analysis was performed using the chi-square test (p<0.05%). Results: The majority of the patients originated from the East Healthcare Macroregion (77.9%). DTG incidence at the referral Center was 8.5/1.000 deliveries. The 20-34-year age group predominated (65%). A small percentage of the patients was employed (42.9%). Education level was low: 67.9% of the patients attended only elementary school. Secondary hospitals were the principal sources of patient referral (84.3%). In most cases (42.1%), GTD was preceded by term gestation. DTG predominated in the peak fertility age group and among patients of unfavorable socio-demographic status. Most referred patients tended to come from the East Healthcare Macroregion. / Orientador: Marilza Vieira Cunha Rudge / Coorientador: Izildinha Maestá / Coorientador: Olívia Lúcia Nunes Costa / Banca: Raul Cortes Charry / Banca: Sue Iazaki Sua / Mestre

Resumo: Objetivo. Avaliar a influência da quimioterapia no resultado da primeira gravidez após a neoplasia trofoblástica gestacional (NTG). Pacientes e Métodos. Trata-se do estudo observacional restropsectivo e comparativo, realizado em 3590 pacientes acompanhadas com doença trofoblástica gestacional (DTG) no centro de NTG da Santa Casa Misericórdia do Rio de Janeiro, entre janeiro de 1960 e dezembro de 2005. Destas 867 reternaram grávidas e tiveram seus resultados obstétricos e perinatais confrontados entre grupos que cursaram com remissão espontânea (RE) e NTG, subgrupos de pacientes com NTG que engravidaram com menos de 6 meses, entre os 6 e 12 meses e com mais de 12 meses da última sessão de quimioterapia, e que receberam quioterapia por agente único (NTG-M) ou multiplos agentes (NTG-P)... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Objective. To evaluate the influence to chemoterapy on the results of the first pregnancy after gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN). Patients and methods. It is an obsrvational, retrospective and comparative study comprising 3590 patients followed for gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) at Santa Casa de Misericórdia do Rio de Janeiro GTN Center between January 1960 and December 2005... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Orientador: Izildinha Maestá / Coorientador: Odair Carlito Michelin / Banca: Luiz Camano / Banca: Paulo Belfort / Mestre

Resumo: Clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo. / Abstract: Objective: to assess quality of life and psychological aspects in patients with gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD). Methods: This cross-sectional self-report study was carried out among 54 women treated at Botucatu Trophoblastic Diseases Center, São Paulo, Brazil. Validated questionnaires were used to assess quality of life (QoL) (WHOQOL-bref), symptoms of depression (Beck Depression Inventory-BDI) and anxiety (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory -STAI). Results: Most patients rated overall QoL as good (44.44%), and were satisfied with their health status (42.59%). However, these findings did not reach statistical significance. Mean QoL domain score was the highest for psychological health (53.86 ± 21.46), and the lowest for social relationships (65.74 ± 22.41). BDI mean was 15.81 ± 11.15, indicating dysphoria. STAI means were 46 ± 6.46 for trait-anxiety, and 43.72 ± 4.23 for state-anxiety, both evidencing medium-high anxiety. Among patients who were employed, the environment domain mean was the highest (p=0.024). The presence of children prior to disease onset resulted in the lowest means for physical health (p=0,041) and environment (p=0.045). The patients desiring to have children showed significantly higher means for physical health (p=0.004), psychological health (p=0.021) and environment (p=0.003). The need for chemotherapy to achieve complete response had no significant influence on QoL. Conclusion: This study evidenced the psychological impact on GTD patients. This information suggests that specialized care centers should provide psychological interventions during the treatment and follow-up of GTD patients... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Orientador: Marilza Vieira Cunha Rudge / Coorientador: Izildinha Maestá / Banca: Rafael Cortes-Chary / Banca: Olivia Lucia Costa / Mestre