Full Description
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease is a comprehensive survey by leading clinicians, pathologists, and basic scientists on the most significant developments in diagnosis and treatment of malignant trophoblastic disease (molar pregnancy). The book emphasizes partial and complete hydatidiform mole; invasive mole; choriocarcinoma; diagnostic applications of both ultrasonography and laboratory measurement of human chorionic gonadotropin; and chemotherapeutic modalities. The epidemiologic and immunologic aspects of gestational trophoblastic disease are explored, together with the psychological impact on patients and their families. Going beyond descriptive clinical symptomatology, the contributors present an up-to-date summary of knowledge derived from current research.
Contents
1 ChoriocarcinomaTrophoblastic Diseases.- 3 Complete Hydatidiform Mole: Clinico-Pathologic Features.- 4 Partial Hydatidiform Mole.- 5 Choriocarcinoma and Placental Site Trophoblastic Tumor.- 6 Natural History.- 7 Immunological Aspects.- 8 Laboratory Methods for the Quantitation of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin.- 9 Radiographic Techniques in Diagnosis and Management.- 10 Genetic Concepts and Techniques.- 11 Staging.- 12 From Methotrexate to EMA/CO.- 13 Single-Agent Chemotherapy.- 14 Modified Triple Chemotherapy.- 15 New Drugs, New Directions.- 16 The Role of Surgery.- 17 Psychological and Emotional Impact on Patients and Families.- 18 Follow-Up and Contraception.
