Choriocarcinoma
| Choriocarcinoma | |
|---|---|
| Term | Choriocarcinoma |
| Short definition | Choriocarcinoma - (pronounced) (KOR-ee-AH-nik KAR-sih-NOH-muh) malignant, fast-growing tumor that develops from trophoblast cells (cells that help an embryo attach to the uterus and help form the placenta). Almost all choriocarcinomas form in the uterus after a sperm fertilizes an egg, but a small number form in a testicle or an ovary. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Choriocarcinoma - (pronounced) (KOR-ee-AH-nik KAR-sih-NOH-muh) malignant, fast-growing tumor that develops from trophoblast cells (cells that help an embryo attach to the uterus and help form the placenta). Almost all choriocarcinomas form in the uterus after a sperm fertilizes an egg, but a small number form in a testicle or an ovary. Choriocarcinomas spread through the blood to other organs, especially the lungs. They are a type of trophoblastic disease of pregnancy. Also called chorioblastoma, choriocarcinoma and chorioepithelioma
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Choriocarcinoma
- Wikipedia's article - Choriocarcinoma
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