[Uterin choriocarcinoma revealed by pulmonary metastasis. A case report]

Tunis Med. 2005 Oct;83(10):645-7.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Uterine choriocarcinoma is a rare trophoblastic tumor, characterized by its metastatic potentiality and its sensitivity to chemotherapy. Pulmonary metastases are frequent, but they rarely reveal the disease. We report the case of a 30-year-old patient with uterine choriocarcinoma. The disease occurred after a normal delivery and was revealed by a pulmonary metastasis. Through of this case and a review of literature, we remind of the diagnostic and prognostic particularities of uterine choriocarcinoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Choriocarcinoma / secondary*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Postpartum Period
  • Pregnancy
  • Prognosis
  • Uterine Neoplasms / pathology*