Publication: High risk nonmetastatic persistent gestational trophoblastic tumour following an abortion
Date
2007
Authors
Article Type
Case Report
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
1812-2027
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 412 - 413
Publisher
Kathmandu University
Abstract
Locally invasive non-metastatic persistent gestational trophoblastic tumours (PGTT) following a non-molar
pregnancy occur very rarely. Non-metastatic tumours usually falls in low risk group in WHO scoring system based
on prognostic factors. We report a case of high risk non-metastatic PGTT which followed a spontaneous first
trimester abortion. Complete remission of the tumour was achieved by chemotherapy EMA-CO regimen.
Key words: Persistent gestational trophoblastic tumour, Abortion, Chemotherapy
Description
Pandey S1, Shrestha NS2, Thapa M 3
1Medical Officer,2,3 Lecturer, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Kathmandu Medical College, Sinamangal, Kathmandu.