Korean J Gastrointest Endosc.  1994 Dec;14(4):458-464.

A Case of Primary Gastric Choriocarcinoma

Abstract

Gastational choriocarcinoma is a malignant neoplasm of trophoblast. It may occur after hydatidiform mole, spontaneous abortion, normal pregnancy, and even an ectopic pregnancy. Extragenital choriocarcinoma is a rare tumor which attracts interest because of its controversial pathogenesis. It has been reported to occur within the lung, mediastinum, breast, prostate, thymus, pineal, nose, liver, bladder, and biliary tree, as well as most parts of the gastrointestinal tract. We experienced a case of primary choriocarcinoma of stomach with a metastasis to the liver of a 54-year-old man. So, we present a case with a review of literature.

Keyword

Choriocarcinoma; Stomach

MeSH Terms

Abortion, Spontaneous
Biliary Tract
Breast
Choriocarcinoma*
Female
Gastrointestinal Tract
Humans
Hydatidiform Mole
Liver
Lung
Mediastinum
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Metastasis
Nose
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Ectopic
Prostate
Stomach
Thymus Gland
Trophoblasts
Urinary Bladder
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