Primary ovarian choriocarcinoma presenting with acute abdomen mimicking an ectopic pregnancy

Eur J Gynaecol Oncol. 2011;32(4):425-6.

Abstract

A young lady presented with signs and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy. Initial BhCG was 1110.5 IU/l dropped to 18.5 IU/l postoperatively. Ovarian biopsy taken at the time of laparoscopy confirmed the diagnosis of ovarian choriocarcinoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen, Acute / etiology
  • Adult
  • Choriocarcinoma / complications
  • Choriocarcinoma / diagnosis*
  • Choriocarcinoma / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / complications
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / surgery
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic / diagnosis