Primary mediastinal choriocarcinoma in an 18 ‐year‐old male with pulmonary and brain metastasis: A case report

This was an extremely rare case of the primary anterior mediastinal choriocarcinoma that occurred in an 18-year-old man with multiple metastases of the lung and brain. At present, there are no effective treatment options for primary mediastinal choriocarcinoma. The patient in this case used a conventional EP protocol (etoposide, cisplatin). We hope to provide valuable experience in treating such patients. AbstractPrimary mediastinal choriocarcinoma, also known as non-pregnant choriocarcinoma, is a rare malignancy unrelated to pregnancy, with a higher incidence in males. And primary mediastinal choriocarcinoma is mostly associated with organ and lymph node metastasis, with rapid progression and poor prognosis. Here, we report an extremely rare case of the primary anterior mediastinal choriocarcinoma that occurred in an 18-year-old man with multiple metastases of the lung and brain.
Source: The Clinical Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: BRIEF REPORT Source Type: research