GESTATIONAL TROPHOBLASTIC DISEASE - EXPERIENCE OF THE SHEFFIELD (UNITED-KINGDOM) SUPRAREGIONAL SCREENING AND TREATMENT SERVICE

Elizabeth Sheridan, BW Hancock, SC SMITH, MS Dorreen, FE NEAL, GW PENNINGTON, DR MILLAR

International Journal of Oncology · 1993 · 23 citations · 0 references

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Abstract

Abstract. The gestational trophoblastic diseases (GTD) are uncommon complications of pregnancy. The UK GTD registration scheme offers specialist facilities for screening and treatment. In Sheffield about 5% of all patients monitored require chemotherapy. The successful treatment - almost 100% cure - of these patients is a testament to the success of the registration scheme and undoubtedly this is one of the most cost efficient of all specialist medical treatments currently available.