Question 145 (part 2) · LEK · Gestational trophoblastic disease
Which of the following are true about choriocarcinoma:
1) it may develop after complete or partial hydatidiform mole;
2) it cannot develop after a pregnancy that ends in delivery;
3) it is diagnosed based on serum hCG levels;
4) it is treated surgically;
5) it typically metastasises to the lungs.
The correct answer is:
2) it cannot develop after a pregnancy that ends in delivery;
3) it is diagnosed based on serum hCG levels;
4) it is treated surgically;
5) it typically metastasises to the lungs.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2.
- B. 1,3,5.
- C. 1,2,4,5.
- D. 2,4,5.
- E. all the above.
Hint
Choriocarcinoma can follow any type of pregnancy; consider its tumour marker, main treatment modality and typical metastatic site.
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