About Placental site trophoblastic tumor

Is there a cure/medications for Placental site trophoblastic tumor?

Yes, there are treatments available for placental site trophoblastic tumor. Depending on the stage of the tumor, treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation therapy. Medications such as methotrexate and actinomycin-D may also be used to treat the tumor.

What are the risk factors for Placental site trophoblastic tumor?

1. Age: Placental site trophoblastic tumor is more common in women between the ages of 20 and 40.

2. History of molar pregnancy: Women who have had a molar pregnancy are at an increased risk of developing a placental site trophoblastic tumor.

3. Family history: Women with a family history of placental site trophoblastic tumor may be at an increased risk.

4. Exposure to certain chemicals: Exposure to certain chemicals, such as benzene, may increase the risk of developing a placental site trophoblastic tumor.

5. Smoking: Women who smoke are at an increased risk of developing a placental site trophoblastic tumor.

What are the treatments for Placental site trophoblastic tumor?

The primary treatment for placental site trophoblastic tumor is surgery. Depending on the size and location of the tumor, the surgeon may remove the entire uterus, or just the affected area. In some cases, chemotherapy may be used to shrink the tumor before surgery. In other cases, chemotherapy may be used after surgery to reduce the risk of recurrence. In some cases, radiation therapy may be used to treat the tumor.

What are the causes of Placental site trophoblastic tumor?

The exact cause of placental site trophoblastic tumor (PSTT) is unknown. However, some researchers believe that PSTT may be caused by a genetic mutation or a combination of genetic and environmental factors. PSTT is thought to be related to abnormal cell growth in the placenta, which is the organ that connects the mother and baby during pregnancy. PSTT is also associated with certain types of molar pregnancies, which are abnormal pregnancies in which the placenta develops abnormally.

What are the symptoms of Placental site trophoblastic tumor?

The most common symptom of placental site trophoblastic tumor is abnormal vaginal bleeding. Other symptoms may include:

- Pelvic pain

- Abdominal pain

- Uterine enlargement

- Nausea and vomiting

- Weight loss

- Anemia

- Elevated levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in the blood

- Elevated levels of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in the blood

- Enlarged lymph nodes in the abdomen or pelvis

- Abnormal liver function tests

What is Placental site trophoblastic tumor?

Placental site trophoblastic tumor (PSTT) is a rare type of cancer that develops in the cells of the placenta. It is a type of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD), which is a group of rare tumors that develop from cells that would normally become the placenta during pregnancy. PSTT is usually found in women of childbearing age, and it is most often diagnosed after a woman has had a miscarriage or a stillbirth. Treatment for PSTT typically involves chemotherapy and/or surgery.