Choriocarcinoma

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Choriocarcinoma
ICD-10 C58
ICD-9 181
ICD-O: 9100-9101
DiseasesDB 2602
MeSH D002822

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Overview

Choriocarcinoma is a malignant and aggressive cancer of the placenta. It is characterized by early hematogenous spread to the lungs. It belongs to the far end of the spectrum of gestational trophoblastic diseases (GTD).

Classification of GTDs

Broadly, gestational trophoblastic diseases can be classified in the following:

1. Hydatidiform Mole

a. Complete Mole
b. Partial Mole

2. Invasive Mole

3. Choriocarcinoma

4. Placental site trophoblastic tumor

Etiology/Epidemiology

It is preceded by:

Symptoms/Signs/Labs

Pathology

On light microscopy, there is malignant trophoblastic proliferation without hydropic villi.

Treatment

Choriocarcinoma is one of the tumors that is most sensitive to chemotherapy. The cure rate, even for metastatic choriocarcinoma, is around 90-95%. Virtually everyone without metastases can be cured however metastatic disease to the kidneys and/or brain is usually fatal. Chemotherapy regimen include EMACO (etoposide, methotrexate, actinomycin D, cyclosphosphamide and oncovin).

Hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus) can also be offered to patients > 40 years of age or those desiring sterilization. It may be required for those with severe infection and uncontrolled bleeding.

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