Epithelioid trophoblastic tumor: a case report.
Epithelioid trophoblastic tumor is a rare and distinctive pathologic entity within the complex family of gestational trophoblastic disease. We describe a case of epithelioid trophoblastic tumor occurring in a 34-year-old woman, who presented with a large uterine tumor 3 years following an uncomplicated pregnancy. The clinicopathologic findings in this case are typical of this unusual entity and consistent with current literature, with the exception of negative beta-human chorionic gonadotrophin levels. The distinguishing features from other intermediate trophoblastic tumors and tumor-like lesions are discussed.
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Department of Gynaecology/Oncology, National Women's Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand.
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D000328:Adult; D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin / Q000097:blood; D015622:Epithelioid Cells; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D007265:Inhibins / Q000097:blood; D014328:Trophoblastic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*
D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin; D007265:Inhibins