Primary adenocarcinoma of the fallopian tube: A case report

Choriocarcinoma is a highly malignant tumor of trophoblastic origin. Primary fallopian tube choriocarcinoma is an extremely rare occurrence, especially in women over 50 years of age. This article concerns a case of tubal choriocarcinoma developing in a 54-year-old woman, which the authors present together with a brief review of the literature. The woman presented with irregular vaginal bleeding for two months, following three months of amenorrhea. Transvaginal dopolar and pelvic computed tomography (CT) scan showed an adnexal cystomic-solid mass. Her serum human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels were 29,1116 mIU/ml. The patient underwent hysterectomy and bisalpingo-oophorectomy. Histology was suggestive of tubal choriocarcinoma. Immunohistochemistry tests were positive for the hCG, Ki 67, CK, PLAP, and negative for CD30, supporting the diagnosis of choriocarcinoma. A combination of 5-Fu and KSM was administrated postoperatively. After four cycles of chemotherapy, her serum hCG level fell to the normal range. The patient remains disease-free 14 months after disease diagnosis.

Primary fallopian tube carcinoma; Diagnosis; Therapy

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