Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Monalisa Dmello, M.B,B.S., M.D. [2]

Overview

Symptoms of choriocarcinoma include vaginal bleeding, passing of tissue resembling a “bunch of grapes” from the vagina, and abdominal distention.[1]

History

The medical history is a record of present symptoms, risk factors, all the medical events, and problems a person has had in the past.[1] When obtaining a history from a patient with suspected gestational trophoblastic neoplasia, specific areas of focus include:

  • History of previous pregnancies, including hydatidiform mole (molar pregnancy) and miscarriage
  • History of previous GTD
  • Reproductive factors that may increase the risk of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD)
  • A family history of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD)
  • Signs and symptoms that may suggest gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD)

Symptoms

Early symptoms of gestational trophoblastic disease

Rare symptoms of gestational trophoblastic disease

  • Headache
  • Edema of the hands and feet
  • Abdominal or pelvic pain
  • Vaginal discharge
  • Overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) that causes:

Late symptoms gestational trophoblastic disease

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Signs and symptoms of gestational trophoblastic disease. Canadian Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/gestational-trophoblastic-disease/signs-and-symptoms/?region=ns Accessed on October 10, 2015

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