Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) is a group of rare tumors that develop in the tissue that forms inside the uterus during pregnancy. There are several types of GTD, including:
- Hydatidiform mole: A benign (non-cancerous) tumor that develops from the tissue that forms after a fertilized egg implants in the uterus. This type of GTD can cause symptoms such as vaginal bleeding and an enlarged uterus.
- Choriocarcinoma: A malignant (cancerous) tumor that develops from the tissue that forms after a fertilized egg implants in the uterus. This type of GTD can spread to other parts of the body, such as the lungs and brain.
- Placental site trophoblastic tumor: A rare type of tumor that develops from the tissue that attaches the placenta to the uterus.
- Epithelioid trophoblastic tumor: A rare type of tumor that develops from the tissue that attaches the placenta to the uterus.
Symptoms
Seek a doctor if you experience any such symptoms:
- Vaginal bleeding
- Abdominal pain
- Enlarged uterus
- Extreme seizures of vomiting and nausea
Treatment
Treatment of GTD is done based on the type and stage of cancer. However, this treatment usually involves:
- Surgery
- Chemotherapy
- radiation therapy.
For more information on Gestational Trophoblastic Disease, feel free to mail us at [email protected]