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Placental site trophoblastic tumor: p53 gene analysis.
European journal of gynaecological oncology - 1 Jan 2003
Iwamoto H, Nara M, Minai M, Hirata S, Hoshi K
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Placental site trophoblastic tumor (PSTT) is the rarest type of trophoblastic neoplasm. Because of its rarity, the clinical behavior and pathogenesis of PSTT are still unclear. CASE: A 20-year-old woman presented with secondary amenorrhea and irregular vaginal bleeding. Examination of the patient revealed elevated serum hCG and a uterine mass. The specimen obtained by curettage was diagnosed as...
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