Case ReportInternational Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publication: Hysterectomy as a life saving measure in choriocarcinoma: a case report
Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2024;13(9):2517-2519.DOI10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20242512
Abstract
Choriocarcinoma (CC) is a highly malignant tumour originating in the trophoblastic tissue. Typically occurring following molar pregnancies, its occurrence after full-term pregnancies is exceptionally uncommon. Hysterectomy has a limited role in the management of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia because of the high effectiveness of chemotherapy and the young age of patients. We present a case report of a 31-year-old patient who was referred to our hospital with massive vaginal bleeding, 20 days following evacuation of molar pregnancy.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Travancore Medical College, Kollam, Kerala, India
