Case Report

Cesarean Scar Choriocarcinoma Following a Cesarean Scar Molar Pregnancy: A Case Report

A case report

Abstract

Gestational choriocarcinoma, a rare variant of gestational trophoblastic disease, typically arises from abnormal trophoblastic cell proliferation post-pregnancy, often associated with a hydatidiform mole. While most choriocarcinoma cases develop within the uterine cavity, an exceedingly rare manifestation occurs within a previous cesarean section scar. In our study, a 31-year-old woman with a history of hydatidiform mole presented with amenorrhea and spotting. Initial assessments revealed elevated beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (βhCG) levels and a heteroechoic mass at her prior cesarean section scar in sonographic examination. Histopathologic findings and the metastatic workup categorized the patient as FIGO stage I, indicating no metastasis. Due to the absence of metastasis, adjuvant chemotherapy was omitted. Total abdominal hysterectomy confirmed choriocarcinoma. Post-surgery, βhCG levels notably decreased, remaining negative during the two-year follow-up with no reported symptoms. Our findings suggest that surgical resection and meticulous βhCG monitoring may be a promising treatment strategy for non-metastatic choriocarcinoma.

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Cesarean section Choriocarcinoma Ectopic pregnancy Hydatidiform mole Scar
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Tarafdari A, Ghashghaee S, Mansouri Z, Parsaei M. Cesarean Scar Choriocarcinoma Following a Cesarean Scar Molar Pregnancy: A Case Report. CRCP. 2024;8(6):275-280.