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A Pathologist's Dilemma: Placental Site Tumor and Its Differential Diagnosis.

Chaimae Daoudi, Anass Haloui, Nada Akouh, Karich Nassira, Amal Bennani

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Chaimae DaoudiDepartment of Pathology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mohammed First University, Oujda, MAR.
Anass HalouiDepartment of Pathology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mohammed First University, Oujda, MAR.
Nada AkouhDepartment of Pathology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mohammed First University, Oujda, MAR.
Karich NassiraDepartment of Pathology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mohammed First University, Oujda, MAR.
Amal BennaniDepartment of Pathology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mohammed First University, Oujda, MAR.

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Abstract

Placental site trophoblastic tumor (PSTT) is a rare neoplasm originating from intermediate trophoblastic cells at the site of placental implantation. Its diagnosis poses significant challenges, particularly in distinguishing it from other gestational trophoblastic tumors, such as epithelioid trophoblastic tumors, choriocarcinoma, and placental site nodules, as well as the benign exaggerated placental site. We present a case of a 29-year-old woman with persistent gestational trophoblastic disease following a complete hydatidiform mole. A detailed review of the differential diagnoses is provided in tables to aid in the diagnostic process, allowing for a clearer comparison and better understanding of these conditions. This report highlights the importance of accurately identifying PSTT by eliminating potential differential diagnoses through careful pathological and clinical evaluation. We aim to assist pathologists and clinicians in recognizing this rare condition to ensure timely and appropriate management.

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choriocarcinomacytotrophoblastepitheloid trophoblastic tumorexaggerated placental siteimplantation site intermediate trophoblastplacental site noduleplacental site trophoblastic tumorsyncytiotrophoblast

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PMCPMC11947504

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