Korean J Gynecol Oncol Colposc.  2003 Jun;14(2):172-178.

A Case of Choriocarcinoma Following 35 weeks Preterm Pregnancy

• Kim S
• Kim O
• Han J
• Kim I
• Kang JS

Abstract

Choriocarcinoma associated with a normal pregnancy is very rare. In choraiocarcinoma associated with a normal pregnancy, diagnosis is late, and prognosis may be poor due to widespread metastases. So at delivery, careful examinations for abnormal placentas are needed, and if diagnosis is confirmed, intensive care is needed. We present a case of choriocarcinoma arising from placenta at 35th week of pregnancy and 3 months later, requiring emergency hysterectomy due to severe vaginal bleeding and combination chemotherapy (EMA CO) with review of literatures.

Keyword

Choriocarcinoma; Vaginal bleeding; Term pregnancy

MeSH Terms

Choriocarcinoma*
Diagnosis
Drug Therapy, Combination
Emergencies
Female
Hysterectomy
Critical Care
Neoplasm Metastasis
Placenta
Pregnancy
Pregnancy*
Prognosis
Uterine Hemorrhage