Abstract
Choriocarcinoma is an uncommon but rapidly invasive and widely metastasizing tumour. Lung Is the commonest organ of spread, usually presenting as mild hemoptysis and chest pain in a patient with a recent miscarriage or known molar pregnancy. One such case of a 25 years old woman is reported who did not have any history of recent pregnancy or miscarriage and presented with a life-threatening massive hemoptysis. She responded well to therapy once the diagnosis of metastatic choriocarcinoma was established .
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 235-236 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2006 |
Keywords
- Beta human chorionic gonadotropin
- Choriocarcinoma
- Massive hemoptysis