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
Hauptverfasser: Rauw, L, Delbecque, K, Goffin, F, Golfier, F, Georges, P, Kridelka, F
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Sprache:eng
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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.
ISSN:2211-338X
2211-338X
DOI:10.1016/j.gynor.2013.05.006