Ovarian ectopic pregnancy misdiagnosed as gestational choriocarcinoma: A case report

卵巢异位妊娠误诊为妊娠绒毛膜癌:病例报告

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: and importance: Choriocarcinoma is a highly malignant epithelial tumor with often distant metastasis. The clinical presentation of choriocarcinoma depends upon extend of disease and location of metastasis. CASE PRESENTATION: A 35-year-old multiparous woman was presented with severe pelvic pain, fatigue and cough. She was diagnosed with positive pregnancy due to elevated B-hCG and hyperechoic mass in right adnexa. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: Exploration surgery showed a larger mass on the right ovary. She was diagnosed with choriocarcinoma however CT scan showed metastasis of lungs, brain and pelvis. She underwent multiple session of chemotherapy, nonetheless, after 8 months, she passed away. CONCLUSION: Timely diagnosis and prompt treatment of choriocarcinoma is necessary to prevent mortality and bad prognosis. It should be differentially diagnosed with all the types of pregnancies.

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