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ArticleOrphanet journal of rare diseases2025

Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia with pancreatic metastasis: clinical characteristics, treatment strategies, and outcomes.

Xinghan Cheng, Dan Wang, Xiaoyu Wang, Yang Gui, Xiaoyan Chang, Fengzhi Feng, Jun Zhao, Junjun Yang, Yang Xiang

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Xinghan ChengDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, 1 Shuaifuyuan, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China.
Dan WangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, 1 Shuaifuyuan, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China.
Xiaoyu WangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, 1 Shuaifuyuan, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China.
Yang GuiDepartment of Ultrasound, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Xiaoyan ChangDepartment of Pathology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Fengzhi FengDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, 1 Shuaifuyuan, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China.
Jun ZhaoDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, 1 Shuaifuyuan, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China.
Junjun YangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, 1 Shuaifuyuan, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China.
Yang XiangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, 1 Shuaifuyuan, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China. xiangy@pumch.cn.

Funding

Beijing Natural Science Foundation 7244388National High Level Hospital Clinical Research Funding 2022-PUMCH-B084National Key R&D National Key Research and Development Program of China 2023YFC2705803National Natural Science Foundation of China 82471767
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Abstract

objectivePancreatic metastasis of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN) is extremely rare, with only a few reported cases.

methodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on GTN patients with pancreatic metastasis at Peking Union Medical College Hospital (2000-2024) and a literature review was performed. A descriptive analysis was carried out on the clinical characteristics, treatment strategies, and outcomes of patients who met the inclusion criteria. Fisher's exact test was used to analyze differences in metastatic patterns and clinical outcomes among patients with different clinical characteristics.

resultsA total of 24 cases were identified (7 from our institute, 17 from literature): 18 choriocarcinomas, 5 placental-site trophoblastic tumors, and 1 epithelioid trophoblastic tumor. Pancreatic metastasis led to organ-specific symptoms. Treatments included chemotherapy (single/multi-agent), immunotherapy, and targeted therapy. Six patients underwent surgical or localized interventions. Outcomes varied: 9 (37.5%) achieved disease-free survival, 5 (20.8%) had partial remission, and 10 (41.7%) died. Surgical or invasive interventions were associated with significantly improved outcomes (P = 0.024).

conclusionPancreatic invasion in GTN is a high-risk condition often associated with poor outcomes. Advanced imaging techniques enhance diagnostic accuracy, while endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy provides essential histopathological confirmation. Multi-agent chemotherapy remains the cornerstone of treatment, with surgical interventions carefully tailored to the individual patient's condition. For better management and prognosis, an initial treatment strategy integrating multi-agent chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies may offer benefits; however, further investigation is warranted.

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Gestational Trophoblastic DiseasePancreatic NeoplasmsAdultFemaleHumansMiddle AgedPregnancyRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultChoriocarcinomaEpithelioid trophoblastic tumorGestational trophoblastic neoplasiaMetastasisPancreasPlacental site trophoblastic tumor

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PMID40993704
PMCPMC12462058

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