Primary Choriocarcinoma of the Ovary- A Case Report
Published: December 1, 2008 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2008/.379
MISHRA S K*, CRASTA J A**
*MD,Lecturer,** MD, DNB,Asso.Prof.,Dept.of Pathology,St. John’s Medical College,Bangalore- 560034Karnataka,(INDIA)
Correspondence
Dr. Julian A Crasta,Dept.of Pathology,St.John’sMedicalCollege,Bangalore-560034,Karnataka,(India)E-mail:ravinjul35@hotmail.com
Primary choriocarcinoma of ovary is rare. It could be gestational or nongestational in origin. The distinction between the two is difficult, but necessary, as the nongestational type has a bad prognosis. We present a case of pure ovarian choriocarcinoma occurring in the reproductive age group, with no history of pregnancy.
Key Words: Choriocarcinoma, ovary
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