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Choriocarcinoma
Choriocarcinoma is a rare cancer of the placenta, curable by chemotherapy.
Diagnosis
- vaginal bleeding
- high βHCG levels
Pathology
On light microscopy trophoblastic proliferation is seen, possibly with nuclear atypia and/or invasion of other structures.
Treatment
Methotrexate is used.
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