Postmenopausal choriocarcinoma: a rare case report and review of the literature

We report a rare case of a postmenopausal woman with choriocarcinoma. The 61-year-old patient presented with irregular vaginal bleeding, 11 years after menopause and 30 years after the birth of the last child.Results:Radiological investigation found a 3-cm mass on the lower left part of the vaginal wall, and also bilateral lung nodules. Gynecological examination found 3-4 cm blue and purple nodules in the lower left part of the vaginal wall. Her serum CA125 and serum β-hCG levels were 10.2 and 9273.9 mIU/mL, respectively. The early diagnosis was a choriocarcinoma, and combination chemotherapy (etoposide, kengshengmycin, methotrexate, leucovorin, vincristine, and cyclophosphamide [EMACO]) was administered. After the sixth chemotherapy session, her serum β-hCG level was
Source: Menopause - Category: OBGYN Tags: Case Report Source Type: research