| Literature DB >> 25317004 |
Sunil K Samal1, Setu Rathod1, Seetesh Ghose1.
Abstract
Choriocarcinoma is a highly malignant epithelial tumor originating from trophoblast. It primarily occurs during the fertile period. Postmenopausal uterine choriocarcinoma is very rare. We present a case of choriocarcinoma in a postmenopausal lady developing 5 years after menopause. She presented with heavy postmenopausal bleeding along with passage of vesicles per vaginum. Serum beta-hCG was 96,484 mIU/ml. Emergency abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-ooperectomy was done due to intractable bleeding following suction and evacuation. Histopathology revealed uterine choriocarcinoma. She was treated with EMACO regimen following which her beta-hCG returned to normal in five cycles. The patient is under regular follow-up and is doing well.Entities:
Keywords: Uterine choricarcinoma; beta-hCG; postmenopausal bleeding
Year: 2014 PMID: 25317004 PMCID: PMC4195191 DOI: 10.4103/0976-7800.141229
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Midlife Health