Epithelioid Trophoblastic Tumor : A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Abstract EN

Epithelioid trophoblastic tumor (ETT) is a rare gestational trophoblastic tumor.

Cases of ETT present as abnormal vaginal bleeding in women of reproductive age, with low human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels.

ETT can be a sequela of any gestational event and can present in both intrauterine and extrauterine sites.

Metastasis and death have been reported.

We present a case of a 44-year-old female incidentally diagnosed with ETT following laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy.

Postoperative evaluation for metastatic disease was negative.

The patient has been closely followed and remains disease free 8 months postoperatively.

ETT presents a diagnostic challenge due to its rarity and histologic resemblance to other pathologies.

ETT is relatively chemoresistant and managed surgically.

Misdiagnosis delays effective treatment and affects survival.