Gestational choriocarcinoma presenting with hemorrhagic venous infarct and multiple lung metastases: A case report
Choriocarcinoma is a rare and aggressive form of gestational trophoblastic disease with a high potential for metastasis. We report the case of a 31-year-old female who presented with severe headaches, left-sided weakness, and speech difficulties. Her past medical history included a molar pregnancy, and she had elevated β-hCG levels of 200,000 mIU/mL. Imaging revealed a right frontoparietal hemorrhagic venous infarct and multiple lung metastases. Based on these findings and the patient's clinical history, a diagnosis of gestational choriocarcinoma with multiple metastases was confirmed. This case highlights the importance of considering choriocarcinoma in the differential diagnosis of young women presenting with neurological symptoms and a history of gestational trophoblastic disease. Early recognition and prompt treatment are crucial to improving outcomes in such cases.
Authors
- Yahye Garad Mohamed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3767-1644)
- Mohamed Sheikh Hassan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7236-1524)
- Ahmed Issak Hussein (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6950-0538)
- Mohamed Osman Omar Jeele (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4337-462X)
- Abdikadir Mohamed Dirie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7613-9215)
- Nor Osman Sidow (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6039-5054)
- Bakar Ali Adam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8592-2113)
- Abdiwahid Ahmed Ibrahim
- Mohamed Farah Osman Hidig (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8215-1918)
- Abdulkadir Ahmed Mohamed
- Mohamed Omar Hassan
Institutions
- Somali National University (SO)
- University of Somalia (SO)
- Banadir Hospital (SO)
- Mogadishu University (SO)
- Abrar University (SO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Radiology Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-09-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2024.09.075
- Primary Topic
- Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00