Pure ovarian choriocarinoma mimicking ectopic pregnancy in true hermaphroditism

Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2009;88(7):850-2. doi: 10.1080/00016340902902883.

Abstract

Ovarian choriocarinoma is a rare tumor and has not been described before in a true hermaphrodite condition. A 23-year-old karyotype 46XX parous female was admitted to hospital because of amenorrhea, irregular vaginal bleeding, an adnexal mass, and an increased beta-hCG serum level. Ectopic pregnancy was suspected three times and exploratory laparoscopy done each time removing the right ovarian mass and local pelvic and omental spread. Final pathology revealed a true hermaphrodite state with testicular tissue with distinct tubules, ovarian tissue with follicles, and ovarian choriocarinoma with necrosis and hemorrhage. She received chemotherapy followed by radical pelvic surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Choriocarcinoma / diagnosis*
  • Choriocarcinoma / radiotherapy
  • Choriocarcinoma / surgery
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / surgery
  • Ovotesticular Disorders of Sex Development / complications*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic / diagnosis