Pure non-gestational ovarian choriocarcinoma

We present a case of a 9-year-old female child who we are managing for pure non-gestational ovarian choriocarcinoma at Kenyatta National Hospital. It is an extremely rare germ cell tumor and quite aggressive. Sub-total hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, partial omentectomy and appendicec...

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Main Authors: Mutua Irene (Author), Moses Njoroge (Author), Dennis Inyangala (Author), Mwende Caroline (Author), Denver Mariga (Author), Wairimu Waweru (Author), Swaleh Shahbal (Author), Peter Mwika (Author), Kihiko Kuria (Author), Francis Osawa (Author), Joel Lessan (Author)
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Published: Elsevier, 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:We present a case of a 9-year-old female child who we are managing for pure non-gestational ovarian choriocarcinoma at Kenyatta National Hospital. It is an extremely rare germ cell tumor and quite aggressive. Sub-total hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, partial omentectomy and appendicectomy was done. The child is currently undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy. Prognosis is however reported to be dismal. Keywords: Pure non-gestational ovarian choriocarcinoma, Germ cell tumor, Chemotherapy
Item Description:2213-5766
10.1016/j.epsc.2018.10.005