choriocarcinome

Also known as chorioblastoma, chorionic carcinoma, chorion carcinoma, choriocarcinoma, no ICD-O subtype (morphologic abnormality), chorioepithelioma, chorioepithelioma NOS

Choriocarcinoma is a trophoblastic cancer usually located on the placenta. It is characterized by early hematogenous spread to the lungs. It belongs to the malignant end of the spectrum in gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD). It is also classified as a germ cell tumor and may arise in the testis or ovary.

Key facts

Medical condition (new).caption: Micrograph of choriocarcinoma showing both of the components necessary for the diagnosis – cytotrophoblasts and syncytiotrophoblasts. The syncytiotrophoblasts are multinucleated and have a dark staining cytoplasm. The cytotrophoblasts are mononuclear and have a pale staining cytoplasm. H&E stain.
Medical condition (new).field: Oncology
Medical condition (new).name: Choriocarcinoma
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Research

10,694 papers

[Choriocarcinoma].Ginekologia polska · 1995
Non-gestational choriocarcinoma: unraveling the similarities and distinctions from its gestational counterpart.International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society · 2024
[Choriocarcinoma].Medizinische Klinik · 1975

Article · Français

Le choriocarcinome est un type de tumeur maligne du trophoblaste, généralement du placenta. Il est caractérisé par une dissémination hématogène précoce vers les poumons. Il est aussi classé comme tumeur germinale et peut se développer dans les ovaires ou les testicules. Cet article est une ébauche concernant la médecine. Vous pouvez partager vos connaissances en l’améliorant (comment ?) selon les recommandations des projets correspondants. * Portail de la médecine

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