An HIV-infected woman with choriocarcinoma presenting with a nasal mass.
Gestational choriocarcinoma metastasized to the nasal mucosa is extremely rare. An HIV-infected woman with choriocarcinoma presenting with a nasal mass is reported. The clinical findings are compared with a previous reported case. She responded to multiagent chemotherapy and has obtained complete remission. The role of HIV infection is also discussed.
Tangtrakul
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
Linasmita
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Wilailak
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Srisupandit
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Bullangpoti
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Ayudhya
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D000328:Adult; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002822:Choriocarcinoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000556:secondary; D005260:Female; D006678:HIV; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000556:secondary