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Choriocarcinoma with Uterine Rupture in a Patient with Confirmed COVID-19 Infection: A Rare Case Report

Sedigheh Ghasemian Dizaj Mehr, Hale Ayatollahi, Afshin Mohammadi, Naser Gharebaghi, Farzaneh Rashidi Fakari, Shila Mohammadi Payandeh, Leila Nazari
2020 International Journal of Cancer Management  

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Choriocarcinoma is a rare neoplasm, which is commonly treated with chemotherapy. However, in some cases, it is managed by surgical intervention to save the patient's life. Here, we present a rare case of uterine rupture associated with choriocarcinoma in a patient with COVID-19 infection. Case Presentation: We present the case of a 34-year-old woman with choriocarcinoma, complicated by uterine rupture after the first course of chemotherapy, and concurrent COVID-19 infection. The patient
more » ... t an emergency hysterectomy and survived after transferring to an isolated intensive care unit room. Conclusions: During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is suggested to perform optimal surgery in the emergency setting to prevent further complications.
doi:10.5812/ijcm.104080 fatcat:nd67a23u6bejxplnckdkluqcum
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Sedigheh Ghasemian Dizaj Mehr, Hale Ayatollahi, Afshin Mohammadi, Naser Gharebaghi, Farzaneh Rashidi Fakari, Shila Mohammadi Payandeh, Leila Nazari. "Choriocarcinoma with Uterine Rupture in a Patient with Confirmed COVID-19 Infection: A Rare Case Report." International Journal of Cancer Management In Press.In Press (2020)