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Clinical Characteristics and Management of Choriocarcinoma in Postmenopausal Women / 中国医科大学学报
Journal of China Medical University ; (12): 773-774,780, 2009.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-555898
ABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics,management and prognosis of choriocarcinorna in postmenopausal women. Methods Six cases of choriocarcinoma in postmenopausal women were reviewed retrospectively. Results Four cases in the 6 patients presented with abnormal vaginal bleeding. All of the six cases received chemotherapy and four cases underwent hysterectomy. Three cases achieved complete remission,one partial remission,one stable condition,and one disease progression.One case died,two cases lost follow-up and three cases survived as follow-up so far. Conclusion The diagnosis of pregnancy-related disease should be considered in the elderly women presenting with abnormal vaginal bleeding.Once diagnosed,chemotherapy should be given as soon as possible. Satisfactory effects can be achieved with a combination therapy of chemotherapy and surgery.

Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Type of study: Prognostic study Language: Chinese Journal: Journal of China Medical University Year: 2009 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Type of study: Prognostic study Language: Chinese Journal: Journal of China Medical University Year: 2009 Type: Article