Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia history and symptoms
Template:Choriocarcinoma Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Monalisa Dmello, M.B,B.S., M.D. [2]
Overview
Symptoms of choriocarcinoma include vaginal bleeding, passing of tissue resembling a “bunch of grapes” from the vagina, and abdominal distention.[1]
History
The medical history is a record of present symptoms, risk factors, all the medical events, and problems a person has had in the past. The medical history of a person’s family may also help the doctor to diagnose GTD.[1] In taking a medical history, the doctor will ask questions about:
- A personal history of
- Previous pregnancies, including hydatidiform mole (molar pregnancy) and miscarriage
- Previous GTD
- Reproductive factors that may increase the risk of gestational trophoblastic disease(GTD)
- A family history of gestational trophoblastic disease(GTD)
- Signs and symptoms that may suggest gestational trophoblastic disease(GTD)
Symptoms
Early symptoms of gestational trophoblastic disease
- Vaginal bleeding
- Nausea and vomiting
- Passing of tissue resembling a “bunch of grapes” from the vagina
- Absent fetal movement during pregnancy
- Abdominal distention
Rare symptoms of gestational trophoblastic disease
- Headache
- Edema of the hands and feet
- Abdominal or pelvic pain
- Vaginal discharge
- Overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) that causes:
- Tachycardia
- Sweating
- Shaking
- Heat intolerance
- Fever
Late symptoms gestational trophoblastic disease
- Hemoptysis
- Dry cough
- Chest pain
- Trouble breathing
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Jaundice
- Paralysis
- Seizure
- Dysarthria and dysphasia
- Vision problems
- Lump in the vagina
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Signs and symptoms of gestational trophoblastic disease. Canadian Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/gestational-trophoblastic-disease/signs-and-symptoms/?region=ns Accessed on October 10, 2015