Extragonadal nongestational choriocarcinoma involving the lung: a report of three cases

Primary choriocarcinoma of the lung is an extremely rare tumour, with about 20 cases reported in the literature. The case records of 3 female patients with nongestational, extragonadal choriocarcinoma apparently arising in the lung are presented to illustrate its clinical spectrum, the utility of se...

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Published in:	Respiration Vol. 63; no. 4; p. 251
Main Authors:	Aparicio, J, Oltra, A, Martínez-Moragón, E, Llorca, C, Gómez-Aldaraví, L, Pastor, M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Switzerland 01-01-1996
Subjects:	Adult Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use Choriocarcinoma - blood Choriocarcinoma - diagnostic imaging Choriocarcinoma - drug therapy Chorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, Human - blood Diagnosis, Differential Female Humans Lung Neoplasms - blood Lung Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Lung Neoplasms - drug therapy Middle Aged Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:	Primary choriocarcinoma of the lung is an extremely rare tumour, with about 20 cases reported in the literature. The case records of 3 female patients with nongestational, extragonadal choriocarcinoma apparently arising in the lung are presented to illustrate its clinical spectrum, the utility of serum beta human chorionic gonadotropin, and responsiveness to chemotherapy. Most plausible origins of these malignancies and differential diagnosis are briefly discussed.
ISSN:	0025-7931
DOI:	10.1159/000196555