A Rare Case Of Gestational Choriocarcinoma with Lung Metastasis & Vaginal Metastasis:
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Choriocarcinoma is a rare highly malignant tumour arises from trophoblastic tissue. It rapidly metastasize to distant organs like lung and brain. We present a case of gestational choriocarcinoma with lung metastasis presented as vaginal mass. Now she is on chemotherapy results in improving general condition. We present this case because of its rarity which requires early diagnosis.
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