Primary choriocarcinoma of the fallopian tube: report of a case

• Published in: European journal of gynaecological oncology Vol. 6; no. 3; p. 230
• Main Authors: Fedele, M, Lanza, A, Olivero, F, Fessia, L, Re, A, D'Addato, F
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Italy 1985
• Subjects: Adult; Choriocarcinoma - diagnosis; Choriocarcinoma - surgery; Choriocarcinoma - urine; Chorionic Gonadotropin - urine; Fallopian Tubes; Female; Genital Neoplasms, Female - diagnosis; Genital Neoplasms, Female - surgery; Genital Neoplasms, Female - urine; Humans; Hysterectomy; Laparotomy; Pregnancy; Ultrasonography

A case of the relatively rare condition of a choriocarcinoma in the fallopian tube is presented. The patient apparently recovered completely and quantitative beta hCG assay demonstrated negative results after TAHBSO and adjuvant chemotherapy. This brings the total cases reported to 77.