Gestational trophoblast diseases are characterized by abnormal proliferation of trophoblastic tissue, which can occur consequent to any pregnancy event. Pre-malignant forms (partial hydatiform mola and complete mola) and malignant forms are distinguished, the latter also known as gestational trophoblast neoplasms (invasive hydatiform mola, choriocarcinoma, placental site trophoblastic tumor, and epithelioid trophoblastic tumor). These are neoplasms associated with good prognosis, amenable to conservative treatment and highly sensitive to chemotherapy. The identification of ultrasonographic and echofluximetric features typical of malignant forms as well as the identification of ultrasonographic parameters predictive of chemoresistance to single-drug treatments could help improve their management.
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typical features of Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia
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