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Choriocarcinoma is quick-growing form of cancer that occurs in a woman''s uterus(womb). The abnormal cells start in the tissue that would normally become the placenta, the organ that develops during pregnancy to feed th...

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Symptoms
A possible symptom is continued vaginal bleeding in a woman with a recent history of hydatidiform mole, abortion, or ...
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Causes
Choriocarcinoma is an uncommon, but very often curable cancer associated with pregnancy. A baby may or may not devel...
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Tests
A pregnancy test will be positive even when you are not pregnant. Pregnancy hormone (HCG) levels will be presistentl...
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Treatments
After an initial diagnosis, a careful history and examination are done to make sure the cancer has not spread to othe...
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Available Treatments
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Complications
A choriocarcinoma may come back after treatment, usually within several months but possibly as late as 3 years. Compl...
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Prevention
Careful monitoring after the removal of hydatidiform mole or termination of pregnancy can lead to early diagnosis of ...
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Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms arise within 1 year after hydatidiform mole, abort...
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