Gestational trophoblastic disease. New approaches to diagnosis.
Although considerable progress has been made in the understanding of the biology of gestational trophoblastic tumors, future generations will undoubtedly classify our current knowledge base as basic. It is our hope that by more precisely defining the genetic basis for these diverse lesions, we may be able to develop better diagnostic, surveillance, and treatment modalities for affected patients.
Lage
J M
JM
Department of Pathology, Georgetown University Medical School, Washington, DC, USA.
Wolf
N G
NG
D002822:Choriocarcinoma / Q000473:pathology; D004273:DNA, Neoplasm / Q000032:analysis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005434:Flow Cytometry; D006801:Humans; D006828:Hydatidiform Mole / Q000473:pathology; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D010922:Placenta Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D011003:Ploidies; D016133:Polymerase Chain Reaction; D011247:Pregnancy; D014328:Trophoblastic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D018245:Trophoblastic Tumor, Placental Site / Q000473:pathology; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*
D004273:DNA, Neoplasm