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Placental site trophoblastic tumor unprecedented by conception: a very rare presentation

Placental site trophoblastic tumour is the rare variant of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia with incidence rate of approximately 1/100,000 of all pregnancies. Histologically it is characterized by intermediate trophoblastic cells with few syntical elements. The index report depict a 20 years old unmarried female with no history of conception presenting with abnormal uterine bleeding and mildly elevated serum β-HCG level. Multi-modality treatment was given and she had fair outcome.