Intraplacental Choriocarcinoma in Twin Pregnancy Causing Fetomaternal Haemorrhage and Single Twin Demise: Case Report.

ABSTRACT: Gestational choriocarcinoma is a rare aggressive form of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia. In cases of intraplacental choriocarcinoma, the tumour is confined to the placenta. Intraplacental choriocarcinoma in twin pregnancies is a very rare occurrence with less than 5 previously reported cases in the literature. In this case, a 34-year-old primiparous woman, pregnant with dichorionic diamniotic twins, underwent an emergency caesarean section for fetal distress at 35 weeks gestation after presenting in preterm labour. Twin A was delivered with no signs of life. The demise was attributed to fetomaternal haemorrhage (FMH) secondary to intraplacental choriocarcinoma. The mother's HCG normalised quickly postpartum with no radiological signs of metastatic disease. She has been managed conserv

SUBMITTER: Schepisi C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10018420 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature