Metastatic choriocarcinoma with neoplastic aneurysms cured by aneurysm resection and chemotherapy. Case report

J Neurosurg. 1992 Jan;76(1):148-51. doi: 10.3171/jns.1992.76.1.0148.

Abstract

A case of choriocarcinoma with brain and lung metastasis is reported. The patient was admitted for treatment of a cerebral hemorrhage from neoplastic aneurysms and, following removal of the hematoma and resection of the aneurysms, her carcinoma was successfully managed with chemotherapy. She has survived for 6 years after onset without neuroimaging evidence of recurrence. Surgical treatment of metastatic lesions followed by prolonged intensive chemotherapy are indicated for the improved prognosis of choriocarcinoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain Neoplasms / complications
  • Brain Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Brain Neoplasms / therapy
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage / surgery
  • Choriocarcinoma / complications*
  • Choriocarcinoma / secondary
  • Choriocarcinoma / therapy
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / complications*
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / etiology
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / surgery
  • Lung Neoplasms / secondary
  • Lung Neoplasms / therapy
  • Pregnancy
  • Uterine Neoplasms / pathology*