Uterine corpus choriocarcinoma

Uterine corpus choriocarcinoma

Definition

An aggressive malignant tumor arising from trophoblastic cells in the uterus during pregnancy. Approximately half of the cases develop from a complete hydatidiform mole. There is often marked elevation of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in the blood. Choriocarcinomas disseminate rapidly through the hematogenous route; the lungs are most frequently affected.

Also known as body of uterus choriocarcinoma (disease), body of uterus gestational choriocarcinoma, gestational choriocarcinoma of body of uterus, gestational uterine corpus choriocarcinoma, uterine corpus gestational choriocarcinoma — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Body of uterus Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Body of uterus Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Female reproductive system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Female reproductive system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Genitourinary system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Genitourinary system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Reproductive system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Uterus Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0