Case Reports
Choriocarcinoma of the ovary: a case report
Authors:
C. D. Ekanayake ,
North Colombo Teaching Hospital, Ragama, LK
About C. D.
Professorial Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit
P. S. Wijesinghe,
University of Kelaniya, LK
About P. S.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine
R. P. Herath,
University of Kelaniya, LK
About R. P.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine
T. M. N. K. Puliyadda,
University of Kelaniya, LK
About T. M. N. K.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine
S. J. de S. Hewavisenthi
University of Kelaniya, LK
About S. J. de S.
Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine,
Abstract
Ovarian choriocarcinoma whether gestational or non-gestational, is an extremely rare malignant germ cell tumour. We report a young patient with an ovarian choriocarcinoma who was successfully treated with fertility sparing conservative surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy. Sri Lanka
Journal ofObstetrics and Gynaecology Vol.37(1) 2015: 16-17
How to Cite:
Ekanayake, C.D. et al., (2015). Choriocarcinoma of the ovary: a case report. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 37(1), pp.16–17. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljog.v37i1.7756
Published on 06 Nov 2015.
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