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Chapter-35 Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia

BOOK TITLE: Essentials of Gynecology

Author
1. Sivanesaratnam V
ISBN
9788180615108
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10276_35
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2005
Pages
11
Author Affiliations
1. University of Malaya Specialist Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, e-mail: siva@medicine.med.um.edu.my, University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, University of Malaya Specialist Centre, Lorong University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Abstract

Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia is highly curable. Best results will not be achieved unless these cases are referred promptly to specialized centers where appro­priate facilities are available to determine the correct diagnosis, the extent of the disease and where optimal care during chemotherapy is available. Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN) encompasses a spectrum of clinical and histological entities and comprises a group of neoplastic disorders arising from trophoblastic tissue of the placenta. GTN is a common gynecological problem in Malaysia and other South-East Asian countries. Due to the lack of a Tumor Register in many of these countries, the true incidence is unknown.

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