Characteristics of gestational thropoblast tumor in Dr. Soetomo Hospital, year 2015-2017

Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Hydatidiform Mole Choriocarcinoma Placental Site Trophoblastic Tumor Epitheloid Trophoblastic Tumor beta-HCG

Authors

  • Yoan A Angelina Department of Obstetric and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Dr Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Poedjo Hartono
    phspog@gmail.com
    Department of Obstetric and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Dr Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
19 September 2019

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Objectives: To report the characteristics of the patients of Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia (GTN) and its management at Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia.

Case Report: There were 41 cases GTN at dr. Soetomo hospital within 3 years, data were collected from January 2015 to December 2017, which are 11 cases develop drug resistance.

Conclusion: GTN is a chemosensitive neoplasia but can also experience resistance to chemotherapy. It is important to monitor the levels of beta-HCG for at least 12 months before the patient can get pregnant again.