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Gestational trophoblastic disease, or choriocarcinoma, is an aggressive, malignant, often metastatic (spreading) cancer in the uterus that begins following a pregnancy, a miscarriage, or an abortion. Choriocarcinoma is ...

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Symptoms
A possible symptom is continued vaginal bleeding in a woman with a recent history of hydatidiform mole, abortion, or ...
Causes
Choriocarcinoma remains an uncommon, yet almost always curable, cancer that can be associated with pregnancy. The can...
Tests
A pelvic examination may reveal continued uterine enlargement or a tumor. These conditions may be felt within the gen...
Treatments
After an initial diagnosis, a careful history and examination are done to rule out metastasis (spread to other organs...
Alternative Therapies
For additional information, see cancer resources.
Complications
Choriocarcinoma may recur, usually within several months but possibly as late as 3 years after treatment ends. Compli...
Prevention
Although careful monitoring after the removal of hydatidiform mole or termination of pregnancy may not prevent the de...
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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