18F-FDG PET/CT Demonstrating Chorioadenoma Destruens After Evacuation of Complete Hydatidiform Mole. (October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sharma, Punit
• Is Part Of: Clinical nuclear medicine. Volume 42:Number 10(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-10
• Subjects: 18F-FDG -- PET/CT -- chorioadenoma destruens -- metastasis; Nuclear medicine -- Periodicals; Radioisotope scanning -- Periodicals; Nuclear Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.07575
• DOI: 10.1097/RLU.0000000000001770
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0363-9762

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Gestational trophoblastic neoplasias (GTNs) are a group of pregnancy-related neoplasms, which include chorioadenoma destruens (invasive mole), placental site trophoblastic tumor, and choriocarcinoma. Although the role of 18 F-FDG PET/CT is still undefined in GTN, in selected cases, it can have significant impact on patient management. Here, we present the case of a 29-year-old woman with hydatidiform mole suggestive of GTN 3 months after evacuation. 18 F-FDG PET/CT demonstrated chorioadenoma destruens (invasive mole) and ruled out metastasis in this case.