Renal metastasis from choriocarcinoma: MRI appearance

Abdom Imaging. 1998 Sep-Oct;23(5):536-8. doi: 10.1007/s002619900395.

Abstract

Choriocarcinoma is the most malignant tumor of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia. It grows rapidly and metastasizes to the lung, liver, and, less frequently, to the brain. Renal involvement is rare. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a useful modality to image the affected tissues; it contributes to the evaluation and management of the disease. One case of renal choriocarcinoma with MRI evaluation is reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Brain Neoplasms / secondary
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage / pathology
  • Choriocarcinoma / blood
  • Choriocarcinoma / diagnosis
  • Choriocarcinoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Choriocarcinoma / secondary*
  • Chorionic Gonadotropin / blood
  • Contrast Media
  • Female
  • Gadolinium DTPA
  • Humans
  • Kidney Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Kidney Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Lung Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung Neoplasms / secondary
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Occipital Lobe / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Chorionic Gonadotropin
  • Contrast Media
  • Gadolinium DTPA