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.

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Radiology Case Reports
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2024-09-30
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2024.09.075
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Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Studies
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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.

Radiology Case ReportsVol. 19(12)
Somali National University (SO), University of Somalia (SO), Banadir Hospital (SO), Mogadishu University (SO), Abrar University (SO)
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