The global gestational trophoblastic disease market is expected to grow significantly at a healthy CAGR during the forecast period from 2018 to 2023. Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) comprises a group of interrelated ailments that arise from the placental trophoblastic tissue. This can occur after normal or abnormal fertilization and is characterized by a distinct tumor marker, β-subunit of human chorionic gonadotrophin (β HCG).
Increase in risk factors affecting this spectrum of disease is expected to drive the growth of the market. These risk factors include high maternal age, the rise in ectopic pregnancies and excessive smoking. According to the American Lung Association, cigarette smoking kills an estimated 201,770 women annually in the US. Also, the increase in innovations in the field of oncology in anticipated to contribute significantly to the growth in this market. For instance, as on 11th October 2018, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Compugen Ltd. announced a clinical collaboration to evaluate therapeutic regimen in advanced solid tumors. Compugen Ltd., being a therapeutic discovery company, consists of immuno-oncology programs against novel drug targets in the areas of unmet medical needs in various cancer types and patient populations.
Segmentation
The global gestational trophoblastic disease market has been segmented into type, treatment, and end user.
The market, on the basis of type, has been segmented into a hydatidiform mole, choriocarcinoma, placental-site trophoblastic tumor, epithelioid trophoblastic tumor, and others.
The market, based on the hydatidiform mole, has been further segmented into a complete, partial and invasive mole. The market, based on hydatidiform mole is expected to hold the largest share as it is the most common form of the gestational trophoblastic disease, whereas choriocarcinoma is projected to be the fastest-growing market as the incidence rate of this form is increasing steadily according to a journal published by National Center for Biotechnology Information.
The market, by treatment, has been segmented into surgery, chemotherapy, suction dilation and curettage (D&C), and radiation therapy.
the market, based on surgery, has been sub-segmented into an abdominal hysterectomy and vaginal hysterectomy.
The market, by end user, has been segmented into hospital and clinics, diagnostic centers, and others.
Key players
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC, Pfizer Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Antares Pharma, Mylan N.V., Novartis AG, BP Pharmaceuticals Laboratories Company, Fresenius Kabi AG, Accord Healthcare, Inc., Eli Lilly and Company, Sanofi, Bayer AG, Amgen Inc. and Merck are some of the key players in the global gestational trophoblastic disease market.
Global Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Market, by Type
- Hydatidiform mole
- Complete
- Partial
- Invasive
- Choriocarcinoma
- Placental-site trophoblastic tumor
- Epithelioid trophoblastic tumor
- Others
Global Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Market, by Treatment
- Surgery
- Abdominal hysterectomy
- Vaginal hysterectomy
- Chemotherapy
- Suction dilation and curettage (D&C)
- Radiation Therapy
- External beam radiation therapy
Global Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Market, by End user
- Hospital and clinics
- Diagnostic centers
- Others
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