Abstract:Background: Gestational trophoblastic diseases are the first and only disseminated solid tumours that have proved to be highly curable by chemotherapy. Chemotherapy can be used for both the premalignant and malignant forms with cure rates of upto 100% in hydatidiform moles and low risk GTD while in high risk GTDs, cure rates of 80 -90% have been achieved. Objectives: To determine the outcome of chemotherapy for gestational trophoblastic disease in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano. Study design: Retrospective… Show more
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