DNA polymorphism analysis of a pure non-gestational choriocarcinoma of the ovary: case report

Eur J Gynaecol Oncol. 2000;21(2):153-4.

Abstract

A 45-year-old nulligravida woman died from carcinoma peritonitis with choriocarcinoma arising in the ovary. This tumor was resistant to chemotherapy after debulking surgery. DNA polymorphism analysis was useful in proving the choriocarcinoma to be non-gestational carcinoma. In this paper, the clinical course and DNA polymorphism findings are mainly discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / administration & dosage
  • Choriocarcinoma / genetics*
  • Choriocarcinoma / pathology*
  • Choriocarcinoma / therapy
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • DNA, Neoplasm / analysis*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / genetics*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / therapy
  • Ovariectomy
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Polymorphism, Genetic / genetics*

Substances

  • DNA, Neoplasm