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Choriocarcinoma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (162 words) |
 | Choriocarcinoma is a malignant and aggressive cancer of the placenta. |
| It is characterized by early hematogenous spread to the lungs. |
| Choriocarcinoma is one of the tumors that is most sensitive to chemotherapy. |
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| Gestational trophoblastic disease, or choriocarcinoma, is an aggressive, malignant, often metastatic (spreading to other organs) cancer in the uterus that begins following a pregnancy, a miscarriage, or an abortion. |
| In approximately one-half of cases of choriocarcinoma, the preceding factor is hydatidiform mole. |
| Although careful monitoring after the removal of hydatidiform mole or termination of pregnancy may not prevent the development of choriocarcinoma, it is essential in early identification of the condition, which improves outcome. |
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