Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Sep 16, 2022; 10(26): 9354-9360
Published online Sep 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i26.9354
Special epithelioid trophoblastic tumor: A case report
Ya-Nan Wang, Yan Dong, Lin Wang, Ya-Hui Chen, Hai-Yang Hu, Jing Guo, Lin Sun
Ya-Nan Wang, Yan Dong, Lin Wang, Ya-Hui Chen, Departments of Clinical, Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China
Hai-Yang Hu, Lin Sun, Department of Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China
Jing Guo, Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: Wang YN was the patient’s gynecologist who reviewed the literature and contributed to the manuscript drafting; Guo J analyzed and interpreted the imaging findings and pathological images; Dong Y, Wang L, Chen YH were responsible for the revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content; All authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
Informed consent statement: All study participants, or their legal guardian, provided informed written consent prior to study enrollment.
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Corresponding author: Lin Sun, MD, Chief Doctor, Teacher, Department of Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, No. 89 Guhuai Road, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China. yanan2020217@163.com
Received: April 1, 2022
Peer-review started: April 1, 2022
First decision: June 16, 2022
Revised: June 29, 2022
Accepted: August 5, 2022
Article in press: August 5, 2022
Published online: September 16, 2022
Core Tip

Core Tip: Epithelioid trophoblastic tumor (ETT) is a rare type of intermediate trophoblastic tumor. Clinical manifestations include irregular vaginal bleeding and changing serum chorionic gonadotropin levels. This case highlights the ultimate importance of histopathological biopsy and immunohistochemistry. Survival outcomes from this disease are high but the tumor can easily relapse and metastasize. Therefore, long-term follow-up is important for the future diagnosis and treatment of ETT.