Epithelioid trophoblastic tumor: a case report. Issue 3 (1st April 2006)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lo, C.; Low, I.; Tan, A. L.; Baranyai, J.
• Is Part Of: International journal of gynecological cancer. Volume 16:Issue 3(2006)
• Page Start: 1473
• Page End: 1476
• Publication Date: 2006-04-01
• Subjects: Epithelioid trophoblastic tumor -- gestational trophoblastic disease -- human chorionic gonadotophin -- intermediate trophoblasts -- pregnancy; Generative organs, Female -- Cancer -- Periodicals; 616.99465
• DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-00009577-200605000-00085
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1048-891X

Abstract

Abstract : Epithelioid trophoblastic tumor is a rare and distinctive pathologic entity within the complex family of gestational trophoblastic disease. We describe a case of epithelioid trophoblastic tumor occurring in a 34-year-old woman, who presented with a large uterine tumor 3 years following an uncomplicated pregnancy. The clinicopathologic findings in this case are typical of this unusual entity and consistent with current literature, with the exception of negative beta-human chorionic gonadotrophin levels. The distinguishing features from other intermediate trophoblastic tumors and tumor-like lesions are discussed.