Noor Sameh Darwich Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
cancer, cancer oncology, Carcinogenesis
Miami Valley Hospital, One Wyoming Street, Dayton, U.S.A
Dr. Noor Sameh Darwich is working as scientist and professor at DMiami Valley Hospital, One Wyoming Street, Dayton, U.S.A. The author has specalization in cancer, cancer oncology, chemotherapy, Carcinogenesis, Chemotherapy
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Author(s): Noor Sameh Darwich and Michael Guy
Gestational choriocarcinoma is a highly vascular fast-growing cancer arising from placental trophoblastic cells that can metastasize hematogenously to the lungs, liver, brain, spleen, kidney, and vagina. Choriocarcinoma is part of the Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia (GTN) which includes in its spectrum Invasive mole, choriocarcinoma, Placental Site Trophoblastic Tumor (PSTT), and Epithelioid Trophoblastic Tumor (ETT). Gestational choriocarcinoma is a rare occurrence after a full-term pregnancy with an incidence of 1 in every 160.000 to 500.000 pregnancies as the incidence of GTN varies widely depending on geographic location. 50% of all Gestational Choriocarcinoma occur after Molar pregnancies, 25% develop after spontaneous abortion (miscarriages), induce... view moreĀ»