Abstract
Nongestational primary choriocarcinoma of the ovary is an extremely rare tumour which occurs usually in the reproductive age group. It is extremely difficult to diagnose as it often mimics torsion ovarian cyst, ectopic pregnancy etc. As choriocarcinoma alone is an extremely rare entity, a thorough search for uterine or tubal origin should be undertaken. We present a case of a 15yr old girl having nongestational primary ovarian choriocarcinoma.
Highlights
Pure Primary ovarian choriocarcinoma is a rare entity
Nongestational choriocarcinoma of the ovary usually presents as mixed germ cell tumour
The ovarian tumour with fallopian tube measured 15x9x6 cm (Fig.1), the cut section was brown in colour with areas of haemorrhage and necrosis. (Fig.2)
Summary
Pure Primary ovarian choriocarcinoma is a rare entity. It may be either gestational or nongestational in origin. Most are gestational in origin and usually metastasize to ovary from a uterine or tubal choriocarcinoma[1]. Nongestational choriocarcinoma of the ovary usually presents as mixed germ cell tumour. Pure nongestational ovarian choriocarcinoma is rarer & difficult to diagnose and have worse prognosis[3]. We present this case because of its rarity
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