[Fetomaternal transfusion and diagnosis of gestational choriocarcinoma]

Abstract

Choriocarcinoma is a rare but agressive malignant trophoblastic neoplasm. Fetomaternal transfusion can be the first sign of choriocarcinoma. We describe two cases of gestational choriocarinoma whose first manifestation was a fetomaternal transfusion. Fetomaternal transfusion is a rare demonstration of choriocarcinoma but its diagnosis must lead to a placenta examination with specific research of choriocarcinoma. The more the therapeutic care is precise, the better is the forecast.

Keywords: Choriocarcinome gestationnel; Examen anatomopathologique du placenta; Foetomaternal transfusion; Gestational choriocarcinoma; Pathology analysis of placenta; Transfusion fœto-maternelle.