False-positive beta-human chorionic gonadotropin values in the follow-up of gestational trophoblastic disease
Clin. transl. oncol. (Print)
; 9(5): 332-334, mayo 2007.
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ABSTRACT
Gestational trophoblastic disease consists of a pathological spectrum of entities from molar pregnancies, which are premalignant conditions, to malignant invasive choriocarcinoma. Serum Beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels are essential both in the diagnosis and in the follow-up. There are high rates of complete responses and long-term survivors, because of the excellent chemosensitivity of these tumours. After initial management, an increased level of Beta-hCG indicates persistent disease. However, in the absence of evidence of persistent disease, false-positive Beta-hCG values may be considered. We present here the case of a woman with a metastatic choriocarcinoma in complete response after chemotherapy, who developed later persistent false-positive values of Beta-hCG in the follow-up. Causes of false-positive Beta-hCG determinations are revised (AU)
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Collection:
06-national
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ES
Database:
IBECS
Main subject:
Pregnancy Complications
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Chorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, Human
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Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Language:
En
Journal:
Clin. transl. oncol. (Print)
Year:
2007
Type:
Article