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Successful diagnosis of asymptomatic choriocarcinoma by ultrasonography during a viable pregnancy: A rare case report.

Authors :
Gao Q
Luo H
Source :
Medicine [Medicine (Baltimore)] 2024 Mar 01; Vol. 103 (9), pp. e37334.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Background: Gestational choriocarcinoma occurs very rare in conjunction with pregnancy and it is camouflage for diagnosis.<br />Methods: We present a rare case of asymptomatic choriocarcinoma in a viable pregnancy that was successfully diagnosed by ultrasonography and had timely treatment.<br />Results: According to the ultrasonography, early diagnosis and treatment monitoring of choriocarcinoma during a viable pregnancy was administered and the newborn was discharged.<br />Conclusion: Choriocarcinoma in pregnancy is camouflaged, and its clinical presentation varies widely. Despite an asymptomatic status, metastasis can occur, and ultrasonography is important for early diagnosis and treatment monitoring.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.<br /> (Copyright © 2024 the Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1536-5964
Volume :
103
Issue :
9
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38428910
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000037334