Problem

Chorionepithelioma

Other Names:
Malignant neoplasm of the placenta
Choriocarcinoma
Cancer of the placenta
Nature:

Choriocarcinoma is a malignant, trophoblastic cancer, usually of the placenta. It is characterized by early hematogenous spread to the lungs. It belongs to the malignant end of the spectrum in gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD). It is also classified as a germ cell tumor and may arise in the testis or ovary.

Subject(s):
Medicine Cancer
Medicine Pathology
Medicine Reproductive system
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems
Date of last update
15.07.2019 – 16:37 CEST