Choriocarcinoma Choriocarcinoma

Choriocarcinoma - Definition and Overview

Choriocarcinoma is a rare cancer of the placenta, curable by chemotherapy.

Diagnosis

  • vaginal bleeding
  • high βHCG levels

Pathology

On light microscopy trophoblastic proliferation is seen, possibly with nuclear atypia and/or invasion of other structures.

Treatment

Methotrexate is used.

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