Atypical recurrence of a placental site trophoblastic tumor four years after hysterectomy for benign condition: Case report and review of literature
Highlights • Rare case of PSTT limited to the vagina presenting eight years after last pregnancy and four years after hysterectomy • Differential diagnosis with other vaginal tumors can be challenging but it is critical because behavior and management are different. • Stage-adapted management is pro...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Gynecologic oncology case reports 2013, Vol.6, p.36-38 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Highlights • Rare case of PSTT limited to the vagina presenting eight years after last pregnancy and four years after hysterectomy • Differential diagnosis with other vaginal tumors can be challenging but it is critical because behavior and management are different. • Stage-adapted management is proposed and surgery is the mainstay treatment for localized disease. |
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ISSN: | 2211-338X 2211-338X |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.gynor.2013.05.006 |