Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia ultrasound

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Template:Choriocarcinoma 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

Ultrasound may be performed to detect metastases of choriocarcinoma to pelvis and abdomen.[1]

Ultrasound Findings in Choriocarcinoma

Ultrasound is usually the first test done if gestational trophoblastic tumour is suspected.

  • It is used to:[1]
  • Identify most types of gestational trophoblastic disease
  • Check for metastases in the pelvis or abdomen
  • plan treatment

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Diagnosing gestational trophoblastic disease. Canadian Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/gestational-trophoblastic-disease/diagnosis/?region=ns Accessed on October 12, 2015