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Central Nervous System (CNS) Choriocarcinoma

Definition

Central nervous system (CNS) choriocarcinoma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that originates from trophoblastic cells and primarily affects the brain and spinal cord. This malignant tumor can develop as a primary tumor in the CNS or metastasize from other sites, such as the placenta in pregnant women or testicles in men.