Choriocarcinoma in a Twenty Four Month Old Child : A Case Report

Abstract

Choriocarcinoma is a progressive malignant neoplasm of trophoblastic cells. It is of two types: gestational or non-gestational choriocarcinoma. Gestational choriocarcinoma is derived from placental trophoblast and non-gestational choriocarcinoma is derived from germ cells. The hematogenous spread is common in the lungs, liver, brain, and other visceral organs. The incidence of germ cell tumors in children is rare. In this case study, we report a case of a two years old child with a germ cell tumor, choriocarcinoma based on microscopic and laboratory findings. The majority of studies have suggested that the diagnosis of pure non-gestational choriocarcinoma should be limited to premenarcheal patients. Timely diagnosis and the use of chemotherapy can lead to a better survival rate.