Epithelioid Trophoblastic Tumor: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. (2nd December 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Scott, Eirwen M.; Smith, Ashlee L.; Desouki, Mohamed Mokhtar; Olawaiye, Alexander B.
• Other Names: Hoesli I. Academic Editor.; Kowalcek I. Academic Editor.; Salhan S. Academic Editor.; Takeuchi K. Academic Editor.; Vaisbuch E. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-12-02
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Obstetrics; Gynecology; Genital Diseases, Female; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases; Gynecology; Obstetrics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 618
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/862472
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6684

Abstract

Abstract : Epithelioid trophoblastic tumor (ETT) is a rare gestational trophoblastic tumor. Cases of ETT present as abnormal vaginal bleeding in women of reproductive age, with low human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels. ETT can be a sequela of any gestational event and can present in both intrauterine and extrauterine sites. Metastasis and death have been reported. We present a case of a 44-year-old female incidentally diagnosed with ETT following laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy. Postoperative evaluation for metastatic disease was negative. The patient has been closely followed and remains disease free 8 months postoperatively. ETT presents a diagnostic challenge due to its rarity and histologic resemblance to other pathologies. ETT is relatively chemoresistant and managed surgically. Misdiagnosis delays effective treatment and affects survival.