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Placental Site Trophoblastic Tumor

 
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A rare trophoblastic tumor with most cases occurring following a normal pregnancy. A small percentage of cases have prior history of molar pregnancy. The tumor penetrates the uterus and presents as a myometrial mass. Uterine perforation may occurs as a complication. It is composed of intermediate trophoblastic cells with copious eosinophilic cytoplasm.

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