Choriocarcinoma is an uncommon, but very often curable cancer associated with pregnancy.
A baby may or may not develop in these types of pregnancy.
The cancer may develop after a normal pregnancy; however, it is most often associated with a complete hydatidiform mole.
The abnormal tissue from the mole can continue to grow even after it is removed and can turn into cancer.
About half of all women with a choriocarcinoma had a hydatidiform mole, or molar pregnancy.
Choriocarcinomas may also occur after an abortion, ectopic pregnancy, or genital tumor.
What causes Choriocarcinoma?
Choriocarcinoma is an uncommon, but very often curable cancer associated with pregnancy.
A baby may or may not develop in these types of pregnancy.
The cancer may develop after a normal pregnancy; however, it is most often associated with a complete hydatidiform mole.
The abnormal tissue from the mole can continue to grow even after it is removed and can turn into cancer.
About half of all women with a choriocarcinoma had a hydatidiform mole, or molar pregnancy.
Choriocarcinomas may also occur after an abortion, ectopic pregnancy, or genital tumor.