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Lower genital tract metastases of placental site trophoblastic tumor: case report and review of the literature.

Authors :
Dinh TA
Chiang S
Hannigan EV
Lucci JA 3rd
Dinh TV
Source :
Journal of lower genital tract disease [J Low Genit Tract Dis] 2000 Jul; Vol. 4 (3), pp. 166-71.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Objectives: We present a case of metastatic placental site trophoblastic tumor (PSTT) and review the English literature on this entity.<br />Materials and Methods: In addition to the case presentation, literature review describes 23 additional cases with differing treatments and length of survival.<br />Results: The patient is free of disease more than 5 years after diagnosis. She received multimodality treatment including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. Eleven other patients survived the disease from 12 to 36 months after initial diagnosis.<br />Conclusion: Metastatic PSTT has a poor prognosis and requires aggressive treatment. ▪.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1089-2591
Volume :
4
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of lower genital tract disease
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25951038
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1526-0976.2000.43006.x