title: Choriocarcinoma-presenting as a primary lesion of the cervix.
abstract: A 25 year old nulliparous Russian lady presented to the hospital complaining of abdominal pain and mild vaginal bleeding. In 1999 she was diagnosed with a molar gestation and required a dilatation and curettage. On this occasion, Beta human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (BhCG) levels were elevated and a trans-vaginal ultrasound scan suggested the presence of a left-sided pelvic mass. Investigations confirmed the presence of a choriocarcinoma of the cervix. Complete assessment by a multidisciplinary team was performed and chemotherapy (methotrexate) was commenced. This case of a twenty-five year old nulliparous woman highlights the importance of appropriate follow-up in cases of irregular genital tract bleeding with a past history of trophoblastic disease.
authors.affiliation: Rotunda Hospital. rishi@nmh.ie
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Roopnarinesingh
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Igoe
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Gillan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002822:Choriocarcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006828:Hydatidiform Mole / Q000473:pathology*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000175:diagnosis; D011247:Pregnancy; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*