Sustained Remission following Lung Resection of Isolated Pulmonary Stage III Epithelioid Trophoblastic Tumor: A Case Report

ETTs are among the rarest forms of GTD. ETT rarely presents outside the uterus and often demonstrates poor response to chemotherapy. This case report highlights a unique presentation of primary pulmonary ETT, successfully managed with surgical resection alone, achieving sustained remission without chemotherapy. In women of reproductive age with persistently elevated β-HCG levels of unclear origin, ETT should remain a consideration. While surgical management may be a viable treatment option for tumors with sole site metastasis, close postoperative monitoring is essential.

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Case Reports in Oncology
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2025-12-06
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https://doi.org/10.1159/000549655
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Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Studies
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Sustained Remission following Lung Resection of Isolated Pulmonary Stage III Epithelioid Trophoblastic Tumor: A Case Report

Sean C. Wightman, Martha L. Slattery, A C Cave, John B. Schlaerth
Case Reports in Oncology
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Studies
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Sustained Remission following Lung Resection of Isolated Pulmonary Stage III Epithelioid Trophoblastic Tumor: A Case Report

Sean C. Wightman, Martha L. Slattery, A C Cave, John B. Schlaerth
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Abstract

ETTs are among the rarest forms of GTD. ETT rarely presents outside the uterus and often demonstrates poor response to chemotherapy. This case report highlights a unique presentation of primary pulmonary ETT, successfully managed with surgical resection alone, achieving sustained remission without chemotherapy. In women of reproductive age with persistently elevated β-HCG levels of unclear origin, ETT should remain a consideration. While surgical management may be a viable treatment option for tumors with sole site metastasis, close postoperative monitoring is essential.

Case Reports in OncologyVol. 19(1)
University of Southern California (US), Kern Medical Center (US)
University of Southern California
Openalex Percentile: Top 50%
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Studies
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