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Choriocarcinoma</small> Choriocarcinoma is a quick-growing form
of cancer that occurs in a woman's uterus (womb). The abnormal
cells start in the tissue that would normally become the
placenta, the organ that develops during pregnancy to feed the
fetus. Choriocarcinoma is a type of gestational trophoblastic
disease. What are the symptoms of Choriocarcinoma? - A possible
symptom is continued vaginal bleeding in a woman with a recent
history of hydatidiform mole, abortion, or pregnancy. -
Additional symptoms may include: - Irregular vaginal bleeding -
Ovarian cysts - Uneven swelling of the uterus 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 mo