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Epithelioid trophoblastic tumor presenting as a lung mass without uterine involvement: Pitfalls in morphology and immunohistochemistry

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT: Epithelioid trophoblastic tumor (ETT) presenting as a lung mass without uterine involvement is extremely rare. We report a case of ETT with isolated pulmonary involvement in a 30-year-old female. The tumor's morphological and immunohistochemical features, including p40 expression, may mimic primary squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Therefore, when diagnosing lung SCC in young women, thorough review of clinical history and the use of immunohistochemical analysis are essential to exclude other potential diagnoses.

Source: Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology

DOI: 10.4103/ijpm.ijpm_460_25

Authors: Wenjia Sun, Na Fang

Institutions: Hubei Cancer Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Studies

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $200