Unusual abscess masquerading as poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma of the colon showing characteristics of choriocarcinoma

Unusual abscess masquerading as poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma of the colon showing characteristics of choriocarcinoma

Extragonadal non-gestational choriocarcinoma (ENC) is an uncommon malignant tumor occasionally found in the gastrointestinal tract. ENC is characterized by a biphasic tumor growth with distinct areas of adenocarcinoma and choriocarcinoma differentiation. Primary choriocarcinoma of the colon is extre...

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Main Authors: Antigony Mitselou, Anna Varouktsi, Stamatis S. Papadatos, Eugenia Balas, Evangeli Lampri, Konstantinos Katsanos, Vasiliki Galani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo 2021-08-01
Series:Autopsy and Case Reports
Subjects:
Adenocarcinoma
Choriocarcinoma
Abscess
Colon
Extragonadal Nongestational Choriocarcinoma
Online Access:https://www.revistas.usp.br/autopsy/article/view/188855

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