Erschienen in:
01.12.2012 | Case Report
Heterogenous Presentation of Chorioadenoma Destruens
verfasst von:
Abha Singh, Rekhaa Ratnani
Erschienen in:
The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India
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Sonderheft 1/2012
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Excerpt
Invasive mole also known as chorioadenoma destruens comprises about 15 % of all gestational trophoblastic neoplasia [
1]. It is a trophoblastic tumor characterized by myometrial invasion by direct extension or through venous channels. The most common presenting symptom is vaginal bleeding (97 %) [
2]. The diagnosis is usually suggested after a hydatidiform mole is removed and βhCG remains elevated and there is no evidence of metastasis. We had an opportunity to see four women with unusual presentations. …