Didactics-Introduction to Pathology of Gestational Trophoblastic Disease/Neoplasia (GTD)

Introduction to Pathology of Gestational Trophoblastic Disease/Neoplasia (GTD)

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The video transcript provides an overview of trophoblastic diseases and gestational trophoblastic neoplasms. Trophoblastic diseases involve abnormal proliferation of trophoblasts in the placenta and are categorized into benign lesions such as placental site nodules and exaggerated placental site, as well as hydatidiform moles (complete and partial) and invasive moles. There are also lesions with potential for invasion and metastasis, including placental site trophoblastic tumor, epithelioid trophoblastic tumor, and choriocarcinoma. The characteristics, histology, and diagnostic markers of each type of lesion are discussed. Staging and risk scoring for gestational trophoblastic neoplasms are also mentioned.

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Christine Bookhout
September 2022

Keywords

trophoblastic diseases

gestational trophoblastic neoplasms

placental site nodules

hydatidiform moles

choriocarcinoma