Choriocarcinoma of the Uterus
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| Name: Choriocarcinoma of the Uterus |
| Also known as: Invasive Uterine Mole |
| A rare form of cancer involving the placenta during pregnancy. |
Causes of Choriocarcinoma of the Uterus
4% of women with uterine moles (see separate entry) develop cancer in the abnormal tissue. This may occur some time after apparently successful treatment of the mole. |
Symptoms of Choriocarcinoma of the Uterus
During pregnancy, an abnormal vaginal bleed or discharge occurs, and the womb feels much larger than expected. |
Tests for Choriocarcinoma of the Uterus
Ultrasound scan and abnormal blood tests occur, but diagnosis depends upon biopsy of the abnormal placental tissue. |
Treatment for Choriocarcinoma of the Uterus
May sometimes be successfully treated with surgical removal of the uterus (hysterectomy) and cytotoxic drugs.
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Complications of Choriocarcinoma of the Uterus of its treatment
Can also very rarely occur with an apparently normal pregnancy and a live baby. |
Likely Outcome of Choriocarcinoma of the Uterus
Poor for mother, fetus invariably dies. |
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