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ArticleInternational journal of women's health2025

Clinical and Management Challenges of Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia Involving the Cervix: A Case Report.

Christian Homenta, Ali Budi Harsono, Phindo Mawardinata, Ferry Iskandar Kharisma Sinaga, Sulaeman Andrianto Susilo, Muhammad Gilang Dwi Putra

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Christian HomentaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Padjadjaran University, Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia.
Ali Budi HarsonoDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Padjadjaran University, Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia.
Phindo MawardinataDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Padjadjaran University, Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia.ORCID 0009-0002-8653-8110
Ferry Iskandar Kharisma SinagaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Padjadjaran University, Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia.ORCID 0009-0008-8183-2226
Sulaeman Andrianto SusiloDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Padjadjaran University, Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia.ORCID 0000-0001-8047-0261
Muhammad Gilang Dwi PutraClinical Research Unit, Department of Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Padjadjaran University, Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia.ORCID 0000-0002-6199-2125

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Abstract

Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia (GTN) involving the cervix is an uncommon and potentially life-threatening condition that poses significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Early recognition and risk-adapted management are essential to achieve optimal outcomes. We report a 36-year-old woman with a prior history of molar pregnancy who presented with abnormal vaginal bleeding and systemic symptoms suggestive of malignancy. Laboratory evaluation revealed markedly elevated serum β-hCG levels, and imaging demonstrated a hypervascular cervical mass. The diagnosis of GTN involving the cervix was established based on clinical, radiologic, and biochemical findings. The patient was managed with EMA-CO chemotherapy (etoposide, methotrexate, actinomycin D, cyclophosphamide, and vincristine) as per high-risk GTN protocol. She tolerated the regimen well with only mild adverse effects. Serial β-hCG monitoring demonstrated a consistent decline, and complete remission was achieved after 10 cycles of EMA-CO followed by 2 consolidation cycles. Follow-up imaging confirmed the absence of residual or recurrent disease. This case underscores the effectiveness of EMA-CO chemotherapy in achieving complete remission in high-risk GTN involving the cervix. It highlights the importance of early diagnosis, multidisciplinary coordination, and rigorous post-molar surveillance in improving outcomes for patients with this rare presentation.

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cervical GTNEMA-CO chemotherapygestational trophoblastic neoplasiahigh-risk GTNpost-molar surveillanceβ-hCG

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