Epithelioid Trophoblastic Tumor: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. (2nd December 2012)
- Record Type:
- Journal Article
- Title:
- Epithelioid Trophoblastic Tumor: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. (2nd December 2012)
- Main Title:
- Epithelioid Trophoblastic Tumor: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
- 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. - 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.
- Is Part Of:
- Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 2012(2012)
- Journal:
- Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology
- Issue:
- Volume 2012(2012)
- Issue Display:
- Volume 2012, Issue 2012 (2012)
- Year:
- 2012
- Volume:
- 2012
- Issue:
- 2012
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2012-2012-2012-0000
- Page Start:
- Page End:
- 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 - Journal URLs:
- https://www.hindawi.com/journals/criog/ ↗
http://bibpurl.oclc.org/web/49078 ↗
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/journals/1776/ ↗
http://search.ebscohost.com/direct.asp?db=a9h&jid=%22EGTE%22&scope=site ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1155/2012/862472 ↗
- Languages:
- English
- ISSNs:
- 2090-6684
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