Presentation
We reported two cases of metastatic gestational trophoblastic neoplasms with bizarre pulmonary symptoms, one patient with small bowel metastasis, and two patients with brain metastasis presenting with unusual manifestations. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Due to the characteristic of GTN, clinical manifestations can be varied like in the present patient who presented symptoms other than the typical symptoms of GTN, which can cause confusion in managing patients. [synapse.koreamed.org]
We present a case of a young woman who presented 30 days after evacuation of a molar pregnancy with invasive and metastatic GTN complicated by a uterine rupture and hemoperitoneum. [westjem.com]
Entire Body System
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Chills
She denied fever, chills, emesis, syncope, dyspnea, chest pain, or vaginal bleeding, and she had no urinary symptoms. [westjem.com]
Gastrointestinal
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Right Flank Pain
After a week, she presented to the emergency department with a history of acute onset of severe right flank pain that started 3 hours ago. At that time of the visit, hemoglobin was 8.2 g/dL, and decreased to 5.1 g/dL within one hour. [synapse.koreamed.org]
Skin
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Skin Lesion
However, the incidence rates of myelosuppression (white blood cell decline), gastrointestinal reactions (nausea, vomiting, dental ulcer, and diarrhea), skin lesions and phlebitis were lower in the tegafur group than in the 5-Fu group (P 0.05). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Urogenital
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Foul Smelling Vaginal Discharge
Clinical examination confirmed an abdominal uterine mass of 22 weeks’ gestation with a foul-smelling vaginal discharge. [sajhivmed.org.za]
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Adnexal Tenderness
Her pelvic examination showed scant brown fluid in the vaginal vault with diffuse and significant uterine and adnexal tenderness to palpation. Laboratory testing demonstrated a quantitative serum HCG level of 14,552 mIU/mL. [westjem.com]
Workup
1859 Infectious Agents and Cancer 549 1860 Cancer of the Skin 1863 Melanoma 1889 Diagnostic Studies and Pretreatment Staging 1001 1908 Principles of Isolation Perfusion 701 1923 Intraocular Melanomas 1951 Invasion and Metastasis 117 1952 Metastatic WorkUp [books.google.com]
For example, the section on noninvasive hydatidiform mole recommends the tests that should be routinely performed during workup, followed by surgery with either suction, dilation and curettage – preferably under ultrasound guidance – or hysterectomy for [mdedge.com]
Diagnostic workup includes complete bloodwork, HCG and CT chest/abdomen/pelvis /- CT or MR brain. [bccancer.bc.ca]
In borderline cases, the final diagnosis of invasion versus non-invasion is confirmed only by histopathology and hence all the evacuated moles need to undergo a complete pathological workup. [sonoworld.com]
For the evidence on work-up, search terms included: gestational trophoblastic neoplasia AND workup or chest x-ray or magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography or pelvic ultrasound or complete blood count or beta hCG or liver function tests or [guidelinecentral.com]
Treatment
A patient with gestational trophoblastic neoplasm failed treatment with several standard chemotherapy regimens and had progressive disease with development of lung and brain metastases and a rising HCG level. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Jenny Ko 1140 Appropriate Follow Up After Treatment of GTN & Proceeding with Pregnancy - Dr. Trevor Cohen 1200 Lunch PART THREE: TREATMENT OF HIGH RISK DISEASE 1300 Multi-Agent Treatment for High Risk GTN - Dr. [ubccpd.ca]
Conclusions : Hysterectomy is a safe and effective treatment method, especially for GTNs which are resistant to conventional treatment. keywords: adjuvant hysterectomy; gestational trophoblastic neoplasia, surgical treatment references: Brewer JI, Eckman [termedia.pl]
Prognosis
Histologic grading or hydatidiform moles is relevant to their prognosis and biologic behavior. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prognosis The overall recovery rate is around 99%. The prognosis is very closely related to the rapidity of diagnosis, the risk level of the tumor (low or high) and the suitability of treatment. [orpha.net]
Placental site trophoblastic tumor (PSTT) with multiple metastases and extremely poor prognosis. Int J Clin Oncol 2009; 14: 452-6. [termedia.pl]
Etiology
Etiology The etiology of gestational trophoblastic tumors is not known. [orpha.net]
Abstract Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) is a condition of uncertain etiology, comprised of a hydatidiform mole (complete and partial), invasive mole, choriocarcinoma, epithelioid trophoblastic tumour and placental site trophoblastic tumour. [signavitae.com]
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Epidemiology
Epidemiology and pathology of hydatidiform mole in the General Hospital of Mexico, Amer. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 85: 856 (1963). Google Scholar 10. Yen, S. and MacMahon, B., Epidemiologic features of trophoblastic disease, Amer. J. Obstet. [link.springer.com]
Summary Epidemiology Exact annual incidence is not known but it is estimated to be about 1/1,000,000 women. [orpha.net]
Pregnancy in association with a newly diagnosed cancer: a population-based epidemiologic assessment. Int J Cancer 1984; 34: 229-35. [termedia.pl]
Palmer JR (1994) Advances in the epidemiology of gestational trophoblastic disease. J Reprod Med 39:155–162 PubMed Google Scholar 7. [oadoi.org]
Pathophysiology
The exact role of NALP7 in the pathophysiology of molar pregnancies is unknown yet. NALP7 could have a role either in oogenesis or in the endometrium during trophoblast invasion and decidualization. [oadoi.org]
For patient information, click here Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia Microchapters Home Patient Information Overview Historical Perspective Classification Pathophysiology Causes Differentiating Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia from other Diseases [wikidoc.org]
There is known female gender predominance, highlighting the important roles for sex hormones in the pathophysiology and progression of this disease. [omicsonline.org]
Prevention
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Your medical team will discuss with you the medications you will be taking, such as those for pain, blood clot, infection, constipation prevention and/or other conditions. [oncolink.org]
Prevention of neural tube defects: results of the Medical Research Council Vitamin Study. Página 356 - Guidelines for Perinatal Care is required reading for all physicians and nurses who care for pregnant women and newborns. [books.google.es]
Secondary Prevention Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy Future or Investigational Therapies Case Studies Case #1 Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia On the Web Most recent articles Most cited articles Review articles CME Programs Powerpoint slides Images [wikidoc.org]
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Prevention There are no preventive medicines or treatments for GTD. The only way to prevent this very rare disease is to not become pregnant. [hopkinsmedicine.org]