The presentation and management of post-partum choriocarcinoma
1999
Managing Post-Partum Choriocarcinoma
Sample size: 9
publication
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Dobson L S, Gillespie A M, Coleman R E, Hancock B W
Primary Institution: Trophoblastic Disease Screening and Treatment Centre, YCR Section of Clinical Oncology, Whitham Road, Sheffield, S10 2SJ, UK
Hypothesis
Can post-partum choriocarcinoma be effectively treated with chemotherapy?
Conclusion
All patients with post-partum choriocarcinoma were successfully treated with multiagent chemotherapy.
Supporting Evidence
- Post-partum choriocarcinoma is a rare complication of pregnancy.
- All patients presented with persistent primary or secondary post-partum haemorrhage.
- Treatment with multiagent chemotherapy was successful in all cases.
- Early diagnosis is important for effective treatment.
Takeaway
Post-partum choriocarcinoma is a rare condition that can be treated successfully with chemotherapy if diagnosed early.
Methodology
Analysis of nine consecutive patients treated at a specialized center.
Participant Demographics
Patients presented with post-partum choriocarcinoma after full-term non-molar pregnancies.
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