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World J Clin Cases. Jun 6, 2024; 12(16): 2876-2880
Published online Jun 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i16.2876
Published online Jun 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i16.2876
Uterine epithelioid trophoblastic tumor with the main manifestation of increased human chorionic gonadotropin: A case report
Li-Na Huang, Department of Gynecology, Ningbo Women and Children's Hospital, Ningbo 315012, Zhejiang Province, China
Xi Deng, Department of Ningbo Clinical Pathology Diagnosis Center, Ningbo 315021, Zhejiang Province, China
Jian Xu, Department of Imaging, Ningbo Women and Children's Hospital, Ningbo 315012, Zhejiang Province, China
Author contributions: Huang LN conducted the studies, collected data, and drafted the manuscript; Deng X and Xu J participated in acquiring, analyzing, or interpreting data and drafting the manuscript. All authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest to disclose.
CARE Checklist (2016) statement: The authors have read the CARE Checklist (2016), and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the CARE Checklist (2016).
Corresponding author: Li-Na Huang, MS, Department of Gynecology, Ningbo Women and Children's Hospital, No. 339 Liuting Street, Haishu District, Ningbo 315012, Zhejiang Province, China. hln314@163.com
Received: January 31, 2024
Revised: April 3, 2024
Accepted: April 18, 2024
Published online: June 6, 2024
Processing time: 118 Days and 23.1 Hours
Revised: April 3, 2024
Accepted: April 18, 2024
Published online: June 6, 2024
Processing time: 118 Days and 23.1 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: This study presents a rare case of uterine epithelioid trophoblastic tumor (ETT) with elevation of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) as the only sign. The patient, initially misdiagnosed with gestational trophoblastic tumor, underwent a successful total laparoscopic hysterectomy, emphasizing the significance of considering ETT in cases with abnormal hCG. The study highlights the diagnostic challenges posed by ETT and advocates for total laparoscopic hysterectomy as a recommended treatment, contributing valuable insights for gynecologists facing similar cases.