Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia ultrasound

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Monalisa Dmello, M.B,B.S., M.D. [2]

Ultrasound may be performed to detect metastasis of choriocarcinoma to the pelvis and abdomen.

Ultrasound is usually the first test done if gestational trophoblastic tumour is suspected.^[1]

• It is used to:

• Identify most types of gestational trophoblastic disease
• Check for metastasis in the pelvis or abdomen
• Plan treatment