Non-gestational Choriocarcinoma of the Ovary: A Report of a Rare Case From Saudi Arabia

Non-gestational choriocarcinoma of the ovary is extremely rare and presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Early recognition, appropriate surgical intervention, and adjuvant chemotherapy are essential for successful management. This case underscores the importance of considering choriocarcinoma in the differential diagnosis of ovarian tumors, especially in perimenopausal women with vascular mass. We present the case of a 47-year-old sexually active woman with a history of pelvic pain, diagnosed with non-gestational choriocarcinoma of the ovary. The patient underwent total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy with successful management using the bleomycin, etoposide, and platinum (BEP) regimen. This case highlights the importance of early detection and appropriate management of this rare entity.

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Cureus
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2024-08-09
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.66487
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Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Studies
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Non-gestational Choriocarcinoma of the Ovary: A Report of a Rare Case From Saudi Arabia

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Non-gestational Choriocarcinoma of the Ovary: A Report of a Rare Case From Saudi Arabia

Khalid Sait, Fahad Alghamdi, Hesham Khalid Sait, Sarah Aljadani, Yaser Ragab
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Non-gestational choriocarcinoma of the ovary is extremely rare and presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Early recognition, appropriate surgical intervention, and adjuvant chemotherapy are essential for successful management. This case underscores the importance of considering choriocarcinoma in the differential diagnosis of ovarian tumors, especially in perimenopausal women with vascular mass. We present the case of a 47-year-old sexually active woman with a history of pelvic pain, diagnosed with non-gestational choriocarcinoma of the ovary. The patient underwent total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy with successful management using the bleomycin, etoposide, and platinum (BEP) regimen. This case highlights the importance of early detection and appropriate management of this rare entity.

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King Abdulaziz University (SA), Cheju Halla General Hospital (KR), Baker Hughes (Canada) (CA)
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Non-gestational Choriocarcinoma of the Ovary: A Report of a Rare Case From Saudi Arabia — Khalid Sait, Fahad Alghamdi, et al. · Cureus (2024) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS