Rare Ovarian Tumor Mimics Pregnancy: A Case of Diagnostic Challenge and Successful Treatment
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Gizmodo
A woman in India was misdiagnosed with pregnancy when she actually had a rare and aggressive form of ovarian cancer called non-gestational ovarian choriocarcinoma, which mimicked pregnancy symptoms and caused a positive pregnancy test. The cancer was successfully removed, and she responded well to treatment, but the case highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis for rare tumors that can resemble pregnancy.