Metastatic gestational trophoblastic tumor presenting as spontaneous kidney rupture: Treatment with embolization.

Chung, Hye Won; Choi, Jun Yong; Shin, So Jin; Cho, Chi Heum; Cha, Soon Do; Kwon, Sang Hoon

doi:2012.55.11.874

Obstet Gynecol Sci > Volume 55(11); 2012 > Article

Case Report

Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2012;55(11):874-877.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5468/KJOG.2012.55.11.874 Published online November 16, 2012.

Metastatic gestational trophoblastic tumor presenting as spontaneous kidney rupture: Treatment with embolization.

Hye Won Chung, Jun Yong Choi, So Jin Shin, Chi Heum Cho, Soon Do Cha, Sang Hoon Kwon

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. ksh1999@dsmc.or.kr

Abstract

Choriocarcinoma is a rapidly growing tumor that characteristically outgrows its blood supply. We report a rare case of metastatic choriocarcinoma presenting with acute right flank pain due to kidney rupture secondary to renal metastasis. The renal metastasis was embolised to stanch blood for control of hemorrhage. A brief review of the imaging features and therapeutic options for the ruptured renal metastases is discussed along with the case.

Key Words: Metastatic, Gestational trophoblastic tumor, Kidney rupture