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An Extremely Rare Case of Splenic Rupture Secondary to Metastatic Gestational Choriocarcinoma

Authors :
Thieu-Thi Tra My
Nguyen Minh Duc
Luong Viet Bang
Bui-Van Lenh
Doan Tien Luu
Tran-Van Giang
Source :
World Journal of Oncology
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Elmer Press, Inc., 2021.

Abstract

Gestational choriocarcinoma (GC) is an uncommon malignant tumor consisting of trophoblastic cells. The lungs, liver, and central nervous system are the most common metastatic sites for this disease. However, splenic metastasis is unusual and might result in spontaneous rupture. Symptoms associated with splenic rupture may be the first presentation of malignancy. A thorough medical history and examination are necessary to detect the primary lesion. Herein, we present a case of a 23-year-old female who had splenic rupture secondary to choriocarcinoma metastasis. Although the emergency condition had been solved, the patient died 1 month after due to brain metastasis. The goal of this article was to report a new case of spontaneous splenic rupture caused by choriocarcinoma metastasis and to review the existing literature on splenic metastases associated with GC, including the epidemiology and etiology.

Details

ISSN :
1920454X and 19204531
Volume :
12
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
World Journal of Oncology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....4c270274340020ab9cee8d1a9c17f456
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.14740/wjon1356