| Literature DB >> 12744102 |
Roberto Bruni1, Giuseppe Nigita, Valerio Pagani Guazzugli Bonaiuti, Sergio Petrocca, Augusto Terenzi.
Abstract
Placental site trophoblastic tumor is a rare disease. Since its first description in the literature only about 100 cases have been reported. Initially considered a benign pathology, its malignant potential with metastases was later recognized. About 30% of the cases described metastatised, thereby aggravating the prognosis. The therapy is surgical and in cases of metastatised disease has to be supplemented by chemotherapy. A case of placental site trophoblastic tumour with a single metastasis to the left adrenal gland treated with adrenalectomy and chemotherapy is reported.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 12744102
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Chir Ital ISSN: 0009-4773