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Placental site trophoblastic tumor
T V Ajithkumar1, Elizabeth K Abraham, R Rejnishkumar
1Oncology Centre, Addenbrooke's NHS Trust, Box 193, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 2QQ, United Kingdom. tvajith@hotmail.com
Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey
|July 2, 2003
Abstract:
Placental site trophoblastic tumor (PSTT) is an uncommon form of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) with variable spectrum of clinical behavior. PSTT can occur after a normal pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, termination of pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy. Surgery is the primary treatment. Chemotherapy has an established role in loco-regionally advanced and metastatic disease. Many studies indicate that mitotic index is an important prognostic indicator. This article reviews the literature on this rare disease.