Placental site trophoblastic tumor: A rare case with an unusual presentation
- Author:
Katherine B. Reynado
1
;
Paulene Trixie C. Chan
1
;
Nephthali M. Gorgonio
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords: Intraperitoneal hemorrhage
- MeSH: Gestational Trophoblastic Disease; Trophoblastic Tumor, Placental Site; Abortion, Spontaneous
- From: Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2022;46(4):182-185
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
- Abstract: We present a rare case of a 23‑year‑old female with intraperitoneal hemorrhage from uterine rupture as an uncommon presentation of placental site trophoblastic tumor (PSTT) after spontaneous abortion. A high index of suspicion with this clinical presentation and the use of appropriate diagnostic tools to arrive at a diagnosis can go a long way in decreasing the adverse outcome of this disease. The histopathological findings and immunohistochemical staining were helpful armamentaria for the confirmation of PSTT. The patient was successfully managed with primary hysterectomy and postoperative chemotherapy.
- Full text:PhilippJObstetGynecol464182-301116_000501.pdf
