A 23-year-old woman has a progressive increase in her serum β-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) concentrations during an 8-week
period. A hydatidiform mole is removed, but the β-hCG concentration continues to increase. Which of the following is the most likely
diagnosis?
(A) Adrenal adenoma
(B) Choriocarcinoma
(C) Ectopic pregnancy
(D) Pituitary insufficiency
(E) A second noninvasive mole
period. A hydatidiform mole is removed, but the β-hCG concentration continues to increase. Which of the following is the most likely
diagnosis?
(A) Adrenal adenoma
(B) Choriocarcinoma
(C) Ectopic pregnancy
(D) Pituitary insufficiency
(E) A second noninvasive mole