Choriocarcinoma of the fallopian tube associated with induced superovulation in an IVF program; a case report.
The authors present a case of choriocarcinoma of the fallopian tube. The patient was enrolled in an IVF program and to our knowledge this is the first report of a choriocarcinoma following treatment with clomiphene citrate and hMG. The possible role of superovulation in inducing the tumour is discussed. The patient was treated by conservative surgery only and is in remission 1.5 years after the event.
Flam
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
Lundström
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Lindstedt
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Silfverswärd
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D000328:Adult; D002822:Choriocarcinoma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D002996:Clomiphene / Q000009:adverse effects; D005185:Fallopian Tube Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D006801:Humans; D008596:Menotropins / Q000009:adverse effects; D010060:Ovulation; D010062:Ovulation Induction; D011247:Pregnancy; D013480:Superovulation
D002996:Clomiphene; D008596:Menotropins