Ovarian ectopic pregnancy misdiagnosed as gestational choriocarcinoma: A case report

and importance: Choriocarcinoma is a highly malignant epithelial tumor with often distant metastasis. The clinical presentation of choriocarcinoma depends upon extend of disease and location of metastasis.

A 35-year-old multiparous woman was presented with severe pelvic pain, fatigue and cough. She was diagnosed with positive pregnancy due to elevated B-hCG and hyperechoic mass in right adnexa.

Exploration surgery showed a larger mass on the right ovary. She was diagnosed with choriocarcinoma however CT scan showed metastasis of lungs, brain and pelvis. She underwent multiple session of chemotherapy, nonetheless, after 8 months, she passed away.

Timely diagnosis and prompt treatment of choriocarcinoma is necessary to prevent mortality and bad prognosis. It should be differentially diagnosed with all the types of pregnancies.