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Successful diagnosis of asymptomatic choriocarcinoma by ultrasonography during a viable pregnancy: A rare case report.
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Medicine [Medicine (Baltimore)] 2024 Mar 01; Vol. 103 (9), pp. e37334. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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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