Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  1999 May;42(5):1166-1169.

A Case of Placenta Site Trophoblastic Pseudotumor [PSTT] with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

• Shin SW
• Na WY
• Chae L
• Ha SB
• Kim DH

Abstract

The placenta site trophoblastic pseudotumor is a rare variant of gestational trophoblastic disease, and occured in woman with reproductive age. Because this tumor is very resistant to standard chemotherapy, the most optimal treatment is the early diagnosis and aggressive surgical treatment of localized tumor. The high risk factor of pseudotumor is related to antecedent term pregnancy, high mitotic count, old age. We recently experienced a case of placenta site trophoblastic pseudotumor with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, confirmed by pathologic diagnosis, so present this case with a brief review of corresponding literature.

Keyword

placenta site trophoblastic pseudotumor; focal segmental gromerulosclerosis; chemotherapy

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis
Drug Therapy
Early Diagnosis
Female
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental*
Humans
Placenta*
Pregnancy
Risk Factors
Trophoblasts*