Abstract
The value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was studied in a case of a gestational trophoblastic tumour. In addition to the tumour size, MRI made it possible to measure necrotic areas, which are assumed to be a sign of response to chemotherapy. Moreover, uterine zonal anatomy and subserosal uterine veins yielded important information on tumour biology. Complete remission was induced in high-risk patients by etoposide, methotrexate, and actinomycin D treatment.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
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Dactinomycin / administration & dosage
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Etoposide / administration & dosage
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Leucovorin / administration & dosage
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
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Methotrexate / administration & dosage
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Pregnancy
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Trophoblastic Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Trophoblastic Neoplasms / drug therapy*
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Uterine Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Uterine Neoplasms / drug therapy*
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Uterus / pathology
Substances
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Dactinomycin
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Etoposide
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Leucovorin
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Methotrexate